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Leitrim
Liath Drium Grey Ridge
Bearing the shortest coastline of any maritime Irish is one of Ireland's finest and a cultural centre in nearby
county, Leitrim's coast stretches just 2.5miles (4km) Manorhamilton with it's sculpture centre is worth a visit.
between the counties of Donegal and Sligo, on Donegal In Leitrims towns you can find lively music sessions and
Bay. plenty of character.
One of Ireland's least populated counties, Leitrim is a For those who enjoy the great outdoors Leitrim can
haven of forests and wild places. Leitrim also boasts a offer exciting kayaking in Drumshambo, a host of scenic
vibrant alternative community of artists and musicians. way marked trails for the hillwalker or cycling routes
The Contemporary Art museum in Carrick On Shannon covering the whole county. Glencar waterfall is an
impressive sight 11km west of Manorhamilton and can
be viewed from a lovely wooded walk.
The Organic Centre in Rossinver is a hive of activity for
anyone interested in gardening or sustainability – why
not drop in for one of their courses!
www.theorganiccentre.ie
Experience the age of steam transport at the restored
narrow guage Cavan Leitrim railway.
www.irish-railway.com
A remnant of an ancient embankment “The Great Doon
of Drumsna” runs for 5miles(8km) across Co. Leitrim
from Carrick On Shannon to Drumsna village river.
This is considered to be part of the Black Piges Dyke, a
series of ditches built in the 1st century BC to protect
lands and livestock of Ulster from the marauding tribes
Organic Centre in Rossinver Seanfhocail (Old Saying)
Is fearr imreas ná uaigneas
It is better to be quarrelling
than to be lonely
Leitrim Countryside
246
Liath Drium Grey Ridge
Bearing the shortest coastline of any maritime Irish is one of Ireland's finest and a cultural centre in nearby
county, Leitrim's coast stretches just 2.5miles (4km) Manorhamilton with it's sculpture centre is worth a visit.
between the counties of Donegal and Sligo, on Donegal In Leitrims towns you can find lively music sessions and
Bay. plenty of character.
One of Ireland's least populated counties, Leitrim is a For those who enjoy the great outdoors Leitrim can
haven of forests and wild places. Leitrim also boasts a offer exciting kayaking in Drumshambo, a host of scenic
vibrant alternative community of artists and musicians. way marked trails for the hillwalker or cycling routes
The Contemporary Art museum in Carrick On Shannon covering the whole county. Glencar waterfall is an
impressive sight 11km west of Manorhamilton and can
be viewed from a lovely wooded walk.
The Organic Centre in Rossinver is a hive of activity for
anyone interested in gardening or sustainability – why
not drop in for one of their courses!
www.theorganiccentre.ie
Experience the age of steam transport at the restored
narrow guage Cavan Leitrim railway.
www.irish-railway.com
A remnant of an ancient embankment “The Great Doon
of Drumsna” runs for 5miles(8km) across Co. Leitrim
from Carrick On Shannon to Drumsna village river.
This is considered to be part of the Black Piges Dyke, a
series of ditches built in the 1st century BC to protect
lands and livestock of Ulster from the marauding tribes
Organic Centre in Rossinver Seanfhocail (Old Saying)
Is fearr imreas ná uaigneas
It is better to be quarrelling
than to be lonely
Leitrim Countryside
246
