Tacumshane windmill, built in 1846, is the only surviving complete windmill in the Republic of Ireland. Virtually all of the timber used in building this mill was from driftwood or timber from shipwrecks. A rare feature of this windmill is its revolving straw thatched cap roof to catch the wind for its sails.

The building is now in the care of the Board of Works and a key to access the building is available from the adjacent Meyler’s pub and restaurant. This unique attraction is off the beaten track, (and then some!) and the Sat Nav is N 52.12° 131’ W 006.25° 494’

If you do decide to stay a while and have a drink or a meal, and you would like to hear a very Irish story, just ask the owners, Gerry or Teresa, why they have six signs outside the front door, all pointing to the pub, each with differing distances on them… The windmill is well worth a visit when you are enjoying your vacation in Kilmore Cottage, a holiday letting with a difference.