What is the Irish name for Leitrim?

The name ‘Leitrim’ itself is derived from the Irish Liath Druim, meaning ‘grey ridge’, and is a commonplace name throughout Ireland.

Is Leitrim a poor county?

County Leitrim is situated in the Northwest Ireland and Lakelands. It is the least densely populated county in Ireland and until recently its population was still declining. It is place of poor land, large lakes and hills. It is not without charm but it has known a lot of poverty and isolation.

Who is famous from Leitrim?

Famous people with Leitrim connections include actors James Cagney and Patrick McGoohan, descended from the county and Sean MacDiarmuda, one of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising born in Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim.

Is Leitrim the smallest county in Ireland?

Leitrim is the 26th largest of the 32 counties by area (the 21st largest of the 26 counties of the Republic) and the smallest by population on the island.

Is Leitrim a good place to live?

Leitrim and its idyllic nature makes the perfect home for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of bigger cities, while still being closely connected to major towns like Sligo and Carrick-on-Shannon, Bundoran and Longford.

What is the main town in Leitrim?

The county town of Carrick on Shannon is steeped in history.

What is Leitrim known for?

Leitrim is well known for its spectacular scenery, from dramatic mountains and deep valleys to the peaceful surrounds of the county’s several lakes. The enchanting Glencar Waterford in north Co. Leitrim is sometimes referred to as Yeats’ waterfall as it was the inspiration for his poem “The Stolen Child”.

Which part of Ireland is Leitrim in?

province of Connaught
Leitrim, Irish Liatroim (“Gray Ridge”), county in the province of Connaught (Connacht), northwestern Ireland. It is bounded by Northern Ireland (east) and by Counties Donegal (north), Cavan (east), Longford (south), and Roscommon and Sligo (west).

How old is Carrick on Shannon?

Carrick on Shannon Rowing Club was founded in 1836 and is the oldest rowing club in Ireland as well as one of the oldest in Europe.

Is Leitrim safe?

A top garda says County Leitrim is one of the safest places in Ireland to live, raise a family in, to retire to and grow old in.