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About County Leitrim

County Leitrim ( LEE-trəm; Irish: Contae Liatroma) is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Connacht and is part of the Northern and Western Region. It is named after the village of Leitrim. Leitrim County Council is the local authority for the county, which had a population of 35,199 according to the 2022 census. The county was based on the Gaelic territory of West Breffny (Bréifne) as it existed in the 1580s.

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Tievebaun — photo by NTF30 #1
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Tievebaun

Tievebaun (Irish: Taobh Bán, meaning 'grassy slope') is a mountain located on the border of County Leitrim and County Sligo, Ireland. Its classifications include Arderin and Vandeleur-Lynam. Its height is 611 m (2,005 ft). The mountain is notable for its cliffs as well as the pinnacles on the eastern and northern sides, such as Eagle's Rock and The Hag's Leap. Tievebaun is the third-highest mountain in the Dartry Mountains, and ranks as the 254th highest mountain in Ireland. It is the highest independent peak in County Leitrim; however, the mountain's summit is only the second-highest point in the county, as the southeast ridge of Truskmore Mountain lies within Leitrim, at 631 m (2,070 ft).

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Jamestown Arch — photo by Sarah777 at English Wikipedia #2
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Jamestown Arch

Jamestown (Irish: Baile Shéamais) is a village on the banks of the River Shannon in the south of County Leitrim, Ireland. It lies some 5 km south-east of the county town, Carrick-on-Shannon. Historically called Kilshreenan (Cill Srianáin), it was named after King James I of England. Jamestown was built as a walled town in the 1620s, during the Plantation of Leitrim, for English settlers. It was on the site of an older Irish church settlement. Formerly, the main Sligo to Dublin road (N4) passed through Jamestown, and is known for the narrow old town gate that straddles the road. The arch was damaged by a lorry in the early 1970s and the top was removed. At Christmas, a lighted skeletal arch has been erected by the local community. Two pubs and a church mark the centre of the village. Jamestown has a quay and is a popular stopping point for boats. Navigation for cruisers is not possible downstream of Jamestown, boats being required to use the Jamestown Canal and Albert Lock, which links to the Shannon south of Drumsna.

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Sliabh an Iarainn — photo by Pampuco #3
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Sliabh an Iarainn

Sliabh an Iarainn (Irish for "iron mountain"), anglicized Slieve Anierin, is a mountain in County Leitrim, Ireland. It rises to 585 metres (1,919 ft) and lies east of Lough Allen and northeast of Drumshanbo. It is part of the Cuilcagh Mountains. The mountain was shaped by the southwestward movement of ice age glaciers over millions of years, the morainic drift heaping thousands of drumlins in the surrounding lowlands. Historically there were many iron ore deposits and ironworks in the area. Irish mythology associates the mountain with the Tuatha Dé Danann, particularly the smith god Goibniu. Sliabh an Iarainn is an important natural heritage site with exposed marine and coastal fauna of paleontological interest

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Castle Parke's Castle
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Parke's Castle

Parke's Castle is a 17th-century Manor house. It was originally known as Newtowne and is situated on the shore of Lough Gill, County Leitrim, Ireland. Parke's Castle was built on the site of an earlier 16th century O'Rourke (Uí Ruairc) tower house. The Gaelic tower house and bawn had been confiscated by The English Crown, following the execution of its last owner, Brian O'Rourke. Subsequently, the site was leased and renovated by Captain Robert Parke in the 1630s. Parke had been granted some of the former O'Rourke lands as part of the Plantations.

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Cavan & Leitrim Railway — photo by P L Chadwick #5
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Cavan & Leitrim Railway

The Cavan and Leitrim Railway (CLR) was a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow-gauge railway that operated in the south of County Leitrim and the north-west of County Cavan on the northern edge of the Midlands in Ireland; it ran from 1887 until 1959. Unusually for Ireland, this 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge line survived on coal traffic, from the mine at Arigna, although the original main line was constructed principally for traffic in cattle. It outlived most of the other Irish narrow-gauge lines, giving a further lease of life to some of their redundant engines.

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Truskmore SE Cairn — photo by NTF30 #7
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Truskmore SE Cairn

Truskmore South-East Cairn is the highest point in Leitrim at 631 m (2,070 ft) above sea level. It is part of Truskmore mountain and is located approximately 0.45 km southeast of the mountain's summit, which is 16 m (52 ft) higher and located in County Sligo. Truskmore SE Cairn's prominence is recorded as 0 m which means it appears in very few lists of mountains in Ireland. The highest independent peak in Leitrim is the nearby mountain of Tievebaun, at 611 m (2,005 ft).

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Tievebaun — photo by NTF30
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Tievebaun

Tievebaun (Irish: Taobh Bán, meaning 'grassy slope') is a mountain located on the border of County Leitrim and County Sligo, Ireland. Its classifications include Arderin and Vandeleur-Lynam. Its height is 611 m (2,005 ft). The mountain is notable for its cliffs as well as the pinnacles on the eastern and northern sides, such as Eagle's Rock and The Hag's Leap. Tievebaun is the third-highest mountain in the Dartry Mountains, and ranks as the 254th highest mountain in Ireland. It is the highest independent peak in County Leitrim; however, the mountain's summit is only the second-highest point in the county, as the southeast ridge of Truskmore Mountain lies within Leitrim, at 631 m (2,070 ft).

Jamestown Arch — photo by Sarah777 at English Wikipedia
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Jamestown Arch

Jamestown (Irish: Baile Shéamais) is a village on the banks of the River Shannon in the south of County Leitrim, Ireland. It lies some 5 km south-east of the county town, Carrick-on-Shannon. Historically called Kilshreenan (Cill Srianáin), it was named after King James I of England. Jamestown was built as a walled town in the 1620s, during the Plantation of Leitrim, for English settlers. It was on the site of an older Irish church settlement. Formerly, the main Sligo to Dublin road (N4) passed through Jamestown, and is known for the narrow old town gate that straddles the road. The arch was damaged by a lorry in the early 1970s and the top was removed. At Christmas, a lighted skeletal arch has been erected by the local community. Two pubs and a church mark the centre of the village. Jamestown has a quay and is a popular stopping point for boats. Navigation for cruisers is not possible downstream of Jamestown, boats being required to use the Jamestown Canal and Albert Lock, which links to the Shannon south of Drumsna.

CastleParke's Castle
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Parke's Castle

Parke's Castle is a 17th-century Manor house. It was originally known as Newtowne and is situated on the shore of Lough Gill, County Leitrim, Ireland. Parke's Castle was built on the site of an earlier 16th century O'Rourke (Uí Ruairc) tower house. The Gaelic tower house and bawn had been confiscated by The English Crown, following the execution of its last owner, Brian O'Rourke. Subsequently, the site was leased and renovated by Captain Robert Parke in the 1630s. Parke had been granted some of the former O'Rourke lands as part of the Plantations.

Sliabh an Iarainn — photo by Pampuco
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Sliabh an Iarainn

Sliabh an Iarainn (Irish for "iron mountain"), anglicized Slieve Anierin, is a mountain in County Leitrim, Ireland. It rises to 585 metres (1,919 ft) and lies east of Lough Allen and northeast of Drumshanbo. It is part of the Cuilcagh Mountains. The mountain was shaped by the southwestward movement of ice age glaciers over millions of years, the morainic drift heaping thousands of drumlins in the surrounding lowlands. Historically there were many iron ore deposits and ironworks in the area. Irish mythology associates the mountain with the Tuatha Dé Danann, particularly the smith god Goibniu. Sliabh an Iarainn is an important natural heritage site with exposed marine and coastal fauna of paleontological interest

Cavan & Leitrim Railway — photo by P L Chadwick
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Cavan & Leitrim Railway

The Cavan and Leitrim Railway (CLR) was a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow-gauge railway that operated in the south of County Leitrim and the north-west of County Cavan on the northern edge of the Midlands in Ireland; it ran from 1887 until 1959. Unusually for Ireland, this 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge line survived on coal traffic, from the mine at Arigna, although the original main line was constructed principally for traffic in cattle. It outlived most of the other Irish narrow-gauge lines, giving a further lease of life to some of their redundant engines.

Creevelea Abbey — photo by Andreas F. Borchert
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Creevelea Abbey

Creevelea Abbey is an early 16th-century Franciscan friary and National Monument located in Dromahair, County Leitrim, Ireland. Although in ruins, Creevelea Abbey is still in use as a grave yard.

Truskmore SE Cairn — photo by NTF30
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Truskmore SE Cairn

Truskmore South-East Cairn is the highest point in Leitrim at 631 m (2,070 ft) above sea level. It is part of Truskmore mountain and is located approximately 0.45 km southeast of the mountain's summit, which is 16 m (52 ft) higher and located in County Sligo. Truskmore SE Cairn's prominence is recorded as 0 m which means it appears in very few lists of mountains in Ireland. The highest independent peak in Leitrim is the nearby mountain of Tievebaun, at 611 m (2,005 ft).

Corracloona Court Tomb — photo by Kenneth Allen
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Corracloona Court Tomb

Corracloona Court Tomb, commonly called Prince Connell's Grave, is a chamber tomb and National Monument located in the north of County Leitrim in the West of Ireland.

Crockauns — photo by Michael Murtagh
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Crockauns

Crockauns is a natural peak located within County Leitrim. It serves as a notable topographical feature in the area.

Manorhamilton Castle — photo by Kenneth Allen
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Manorhamilton Castle

Manorhamilton Castle is a historic castle located in County Leitrim. Visitors can view this historic site.

Abbey Church — photo by P L Chadwick▶ Video
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Abbey Church

Abbey Church is a historic church situated in Leitrim. It stands as a notable religious structure in the region.

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Benbo

Benbo is a natural peak located in County Leitrim. Visitors travelling through the county can view this elevated natural landmark.

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Bencroy

Bencroy is a natural peak situated in County Leitrim. It provides a distinct geographical elevation for visitors to explore in the area.

Castle Car — photo by Mike Searle
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Castle Car

Castle Car is a historic castle situated in County Leitrim. It is listed as a historic destination within the county.

Glencar Waterfall — photo by Dieglop▶ Video
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Glencar Waterfall

Glencar Waterfall is a natural waterfall located in County Leitrim. Visitors can experience this scenic water feature within the county.

Arroo Mountain — photo by Michael Murtagh
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Arroo Mountain

Arroo Mountain is a natural peak located in County Leitrim. It is a mountainous elevation feature in the area.

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