- Corracloona Court Tomb (Prince Connell’s Grave): Corracloona, near Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim, F91 XW83. A Neolithic court tomb, dating to c. 4000-3000 BC, known locally as Prince Connell’s Grave, linked to a legendary Connacht prince. The chambered tomb, with a central court, was used for communal burials. A state-care monument, it’s accessible via public paths on private land with permission, reflecting Leitrim’s megalithic heritage.
- Fawnlion (Fenagh) Ecclesiastical Site: Fenagh, near Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim,K91 A5D6. An early Christian monastic site, founded c. 5th century by St. Caomhán, featuring two medieval churches, a high cross, and a round tower stump. It was a significant religious centre in medieval times. The site is accessible via public paths, with a visitor centre at Fenagh Abbey, showcasing Leitrim’s early Christian history.
- Tully Portal Tomb: Tully, near Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, N41 YX72. A Neolithic portal tomb, c. 3500-3000 BC, with a large capstone supported by upright stones, used for ritual burials. Associated with Margaret Haughery, a Leitrim-born philanthropist, it’s a state-care monument. Accessible on private land with permission, it highlights Leitrim’s prehistoric funerary practices.
- Black Pig’s Dyke (Linear Earthworks): Near Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim, F91 YK29 (Grid Ref: G9850 3450). An Iron Age linear earthwork, c. 500 BC-400 AD, possibly a defensive or territorial boundary linked to the Ulster Cycle myths. Sections remain visible in Leitrim’s landscape. Accessible via public paths, it’s a state-care monument, offering insight into Leitrim’s ancient territorial divisions.
- Creevelea Friary: Dromahair, Co. Leitrim, N41 VY07. A 16th-century Franciscan friary, founded c. 1508 by the O’Rourke clan, with well-preserved cloisters and church ruins. It served as a religious centre until the 17th century. Managed by the OPW, it’s freely accessible, reflecting Leitrim’s medieval ecclesiastical heritage.
- Parke’s Castle: Lough Gill, near Dromahair, Co. Leitrim, F91 YK81. A 17th-century Plantation castle, built c. 1609 by Sir Robert Parke on the site of a 15th-century O’Rourke stronghold. Restored by the OPW, it offers guided tours and exhibits, including artefacts and a castle model, showcasing Leitrim’s transition from Gaelic to colonial rule.
- Keeldrum Court Tomb: Near Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, F91 X2K7. A Neolithic court tomb, c. 4000-3000 BC, with a central court and burial chambers, used for communal burials. Set in a rural landscape, it’s a state-care monument. Accessible on private land with permission, it represents Leitrim’s early agricultural communities.
- Annaghmore Court Tomb: Near Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, F94 YX83. A Neolithic court tomb, c. 4000-3000 BC, with a well-preserved gallery and court, used for ritual burials. Linked to early farming communities, it’s a state-care monument. Accessible via public paths, it highlights Leitrim’s megalithic tradition.
- Drumshanbo Ogham Stone: Near Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, N41 YX29. An early Christian ogham stone, c. 5th-7th century, inscribed with early Irish script, likely marking a grave or boundary. Part of a possible monastic site, it’s a state-care monument. Accessible on private land with permission, it reflects Leitrim’s early literacy and Christianisation.
- Cloonmullin Wedge Tomb: Near Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, N41 A5W6. A Neolithic wedge tomb, c. 2500-2000 BC, with a narrow chamber for burials, indicative of late Stone Age rituals. A lesser-known but well-preserved site, it’s a state-care monument. Accessible via public paths, it underscores Leitrim’s prehistoric heritage.
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County Leitrim:
Ireland’s county Leitrim is a haven of waterways and unspoilt scenery, with the Shannon-Erne Waterway offering tranquil boating and fishing opportunities. Carrick-on-Shannon’s historic Costello Chapel and vibrant marina provide cultural and leisurely appeal, while Glencar Waterfall adds natural beauty. Leitrim is Ireland’s seventh smallest county by size (1,525 square km) and smallest by population (35,199). Population peaked at 155,297 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 25,057 in 1996. In terms of hospitality, Leitrim is Ireland’s 29th most visited tourist county with around 39,000 international visitors per year.
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