The ruin of the old linen mill can be seen on the outskirts of the village.

The town's old linen mill was built in 1809.

Until the early 19th century, there was a linen mill here.

In the 19th century, Gilford grew and its population swelled when a linen mill was built.

His father was from Westmeath and was assistant manager of a linen mill in the town.

Hundreds of locals toiled away in a notorious linen mill during the 19th century.

"I won't have much time for pleasure reading, now that I'll be managing Father's linen mill."

The site is a former linen mill built in 1842 which has been in community use for the last thirty years.

There used to be a linen mill on the riverbank on the east side of the village.

The linen mill was converted by the British Army into a major military base.