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County Leitrim
Province: Connaucht
Location: almost an inland county on the north-west of the country.
County Size: 26th in Ireland
Land Area: 614 sq. miles
Highest Point: Benbo Mtn (633 m)
Main Rivers: Shannon
Main Lakes: Melvin; Allen
Coastline: 2 miles
Areas of Geographical Interest: the Barr Scenic Route, Glencar Waterfall, the Leitrim Way/Sli Liatroma (a scenic walking route)
Areas of Historical Interest: Miners Way; Creebylea Abbey ruin; Leitrim Heritage Centre; Parke's Castle in Dromahair; the Shannon-Erne Waterway; Lough Rynn House and Gardens in Mohill.
Leitrim
Leitrim remains unspoilt, a haven from the stresses and strains of modern urban living. A holiday in the midst of Leitrim's charming rustic scenery is a recipe for relaxation and renewal. With just two miles of coastline, Leitrim is a mainly inland county of rolling hills, lakes, rivers, pastures and boglands. River cruising is amongst the many popular activities in the area. Carrick-on-Shannon is one of the best developed centres on the River Shannon for hiring cruising boats. In addition, the Shannon-Erne Waterway which links both rivers, weaves together the streams, rivers and lakes which are widely scattered between Leitrim village and the River Erne. The pastimes are numerous. You can go horse-riding, explore one of the many beautiful lakes or the River Shannon by boat, sail dinghies, play golf at one of the well-kept uncrowded courses, and the fishing is great for both the expert and the novice. Wherever you are in Leitrim, you are sure to be made welcome and perhaps even join in the music, song and dance, so characteristic of the area.
The County
Total Population: 25,057 (1996)
Growth rate: 1.0 % increase since 1991
County Capital and Largest Town: Carrick-on-Shannon
Main Towns: Ballinamore, Drumshanbo, Manohamiton
Main Business Contact: Leitrim County Enterprise Board: Park Lane House, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Tel 078-20450
No of Schools: National 43; Secondary 9
No of Golf Clubs: 2
Other Tourist Attractions: Cruising on the River Shannon; Drumcoura City Western Riding Farm in Ballinamore; Gertie's Famous Canal Stop and Museum in Keshcarrigan
Transport
Main Routes: Carrick-on-Shannon is served by major routes N4 (to Dublin); N4-N55-N3-N54-N2-A3-M1 (to Belfast); N4-N55-N6-N62-N8 (to Cork); N7-N55-N6-N18 (to Galway).
Miles from: Dublin (970; Belfast (123); Cork (182); Galway (75)
Nearest Travel Centre (Bus): Contact Bus Eireann, McDiarmada Station, Sligo.
Tel 071-60066
Nearest Rail Station: Carrick-on-Shannon. Tel 078-20036
Nearest Airport: Knock International Airport. Tel 09467222
Nearest Ferry Port: Dublin (+97 miles)
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