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Odlum's Sallins oatmeal mill is situated part way up the Naas branch of the Grand Canal in Country Kildare. The corrugated iron clad structure once provided cover and storage for grain being unloaded from barges. William Odlum opened his first flour mill in 1845 and subsequently his two sons, William P. and Richard Odlum established the company W.P. & R. Odlum. In the early 20th century, the company operated as many as nine mills but consolidation reduced that number to the three flour mills in Dublin, Cork, and Portarlington and an oatmeal mill in Naas. The company remained in family hands until 1988 and is now owned by Origin Enterprises. The Sallins mill was closed in 2008.

It was a pleasant surprise to find this cinema still in business in the centre of Naas as there is a five screen multiplex just out of town. Clearly past its best but some attempt has been made to provide more for customers as it now has two screens showing.