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The Leitrim Inn

Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

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A holiday in the midst of Leitrim's charming rustic scenery is a recipe for relaxation and renewal. River cruising is amongst the many popular activities in the area.

The main town is Carrick-on-Shannon. This is one of the best developed locations on the River Shannon for hiring cruising boats. In addition, the Shannon-Erne Waterway weaves through the streams, rivers and lakes which are widely scattered between Leitrim village and the River Erne.

• Ballinamore Golf Club

  Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

  9 Hole Course. This is the only course in County Leitrim which is situated alongside the Shannon Erne Waterway. On this newly designed golf course, all greens are sand-based. Facilities include canal side club house, changing rooms and bar with light refreshments. Beautiful scenic parkland course.

• Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club

  Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

  Hilly 18 Hole Course. Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club has expanded from a nine-hole course to an eighteen-hole course.  From the highest point, the view is close to breathtaking. The Boyle River and Drumharlow Lake – integral parts of the Shannon water system – touch the land that is being moulded into the new golf holes, and there are also views of the Arigina Mountains.

Main Tourist Attractions

• Glencar Waterfall - Glencar Lough

  Particularly impressive after rain. There are many more waterfalls visible from the road, although none quite as romantic as this one.
• Glens Centre - Manorhamilton

  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.
• Lough Rynn House - 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.
• Sliabh an Iarainn Visitor Centre - 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.
• The Costello Memorial Chapel - 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.

Heritage Sites

• Parkes Castle - 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.