Castletown is a small village below the Slieve Bloom Mountains. It is on the way to the walks, not a destination itself. There is a pub, and views of the mountain that narrow your attention.
It works best as a base for a night if you are walking the Slieve Bloom Way. Otherwise, keep moving.
None of these are themed Irish pubs, because they don't need to be. A few that earn the trip:
Coffee and a pint for walkers on the way up the mountain. Check hours.
Wear waterproofs. Bring a sandwich. Tell someone where you're going if it's the mountain.
There is no bad time. There are different times.
Mountain is opening, clear days.
Peak walking season.
Best light on the mountain.
Mountain often in cloud. Very quiet village.
South of Mountrath on the road toward the Slieve Bloom foothills. About 10 km from Mountrath.
No regular service. Drive or walk from Mountrath.