Mullinavat is a town in south County Kilkenny, Ireland. Its main industries are tourism and agriculture. It has a renowned sporting history, particularly in hurling.Location and accessThe village is located centrally on the R448 Naas - Waterford road. The town was by-passed in July 2010 when the Kilkenny–Waterford section of the M9 opened. There are link roads to New Ross and Piltown from the town centre. The town is bounded by Killahy in the upper end of the parish to Fahee (Fahy) in the lower end, a distance of 7.4mi. In the west lies Rathnasmolagh with Listrolin at the eastern extremity, a distance of 6.6mi. The town measures 48.84 square miles (78.6 kilometres).RailMullinavat railway station opened on 21 May 1853 and finally closed on 1 January 1963.BusThe town is served by Bus Éireann, thanks to its location on the main Dublin - Waterford route 4. Bus Éireann's services run from 07:10 and finish at 18.10 on the Dublin Route, and 00.40 until 22.10 on the Waterford route, but are subject to change. Online timetable. Despite campaigns, there is no commuter service to Waterford from Mullinavat, as it is located in the Kilkenny county area.HistoryNameThe town's name in Irish translates as 'The Mill of the Stick'. Tradition has it that the name was derives from a mill which could only be approached by means of a rough stick over the Glendonnel River, where the bridge on the main road is now, beside the Garda Barracks.