Ardattin is a small townsland situated in the Barony of Rathvilly, it contains approximately 196 acres. Ard Aitun when translated means “Hill of the Furz”. This was wild rugged country on the northeastern edge of the Leveroch Forest. It was in the part of Leveroch called “Fid” Dorcha that Dermot McMorrough made his last stand against Tieranan O’Rourke of Breifne before going to seek the help of the Norman’s in 1166.
The picturesque village of Ardattin is situated approximately 13 miles southeast of Carlow, within walking distance of the River Slaney adjacent to the south Wicklow hills. Ardattin is 3.5 miles from Tullow, 4 miles from Ballon and 5.5 miles from Clonegal. The area is known for its prime agricultural land. The population of Ardattin is approximately 300.
The Bullaun Stone
This stone was removed from its famine site in Ballinastraw and has been positioned on the entrance of Beechwood Drive, Ardattin. This stone is particularly unusual in that it has two hollows. The Bullaun was originally used for crushing stone by hand. A round stone being rolled in the hollow to crush the corn to produce meal. This stone could date back early BC and is almost certainly per Norman.
Ardattin Church
The present Church in Ardattin dates back to 1956, its style is Romanesque. The old Chapel of St Patrick which dated back to Penal Times was closed in 1955 and was converted into a community hall. Bishop Thomas Keogh D.D. turned the first sod for The Immaculate Conception Church in April 1954 on a site donated to the parish by Mr. Matthew Murphy of Ardoyne, Tullow. The Architect for the new Church was Charles Powell and the builders were D.&J. Carbury from Athy. The building cost £24,000 and all phases of construction was closely observed by Fr. James Doyle Administrator of Tullow Parish. Building progressed well and the new Church was opened and dedicated in 1955 as the Church of the Immaculate Conception Ardattin.
The Cottage Museum
This cottage is run and owned by Frankie & Jimmy Quinlan. The cottage was purchased in a derelict state during 1992. It was full restored by the Quinlan family and opened to the public in August 1994. It houses a unique collection of artefacts, from past. It has attracted visitors from all over the world and has proven very popular with school groups, Woman’s & Men’s groups as well as locals. The Cottage Museum has featured on national Television and Radio, you can view this fine cottage on a Sunday between 2pm & 6pm during the summer, other times by appointment.
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