Main Tourist Attractions Include
:
Glencar
Waterfall
Located in Glencar Lough,
Particularly impressive after rain. There are many
more waterfalls visible from the road, although none
quite as romantic as this one.
The
Costello Memorial Chapel
Located in Carrick-On-Shannon,
this is the second smallest chapel in the world.
It was built in the nineteenth century by Costello
in memory of his wife. Husband and wife now rest
side by side in the beautiful memorial.
Sliabh
an Iarainn Visitor Centre
Located in Drumshanbo, provides
audio-visual displays reflecting life, transport
and industry between Arigna and the Sliabh an Iarainn
mountains. Special emphasis is placed on the railway,
canal, lakes, iron and coal mining. Sliabh an Iarainn,
the beautiful rugged mountain of legend and song,
lies behind Drumshanbo.
Lough
Rynn House
Located in Mohill, formerly
the home of the Earls of Leitrim, the Lough Rynn
estate is an intricate mingling of land and water.
The notable mid-nineteenth century walled garden,
with its terraces designed to catch the sun, no longer
provides fruit and vegetables for an Earl's table.
Its architectural features include a turreted summer house
with splendid views over Lough Rynn. Lough Rynn House and
Gardens has ornamental gardens, nature trails and a terraced
walled garden which dates from 1859.
Glens
Centre
Located at New Line, Manorhamilton,
the Glens Centre is a lively arts centre hosting
a large number of classes and activities, concerts,
drama, recitals and readings. It is the home of North
Leitrim Glens Tourism Coop which organises fishing,
hill walking etc.
Heritage Sites
Parkes
Castle
Located at Five Mile Burren,
this impressive manor house sits on the shores of
one of Ireland's most beautiful lakes, Lough Gill.
The splendour of Parkes Castle is immediately evident
as you drive around the lake. Once an important stronghold
of the local O'Rourke family, rulers of Breffni,
Parkes Castle has been recently restored to its true
17th century style.