- Aughawillan St Patrick’s Graveyard, Aughawillan, John McGahern (1934–2006) one of Ireland’s most acclaimed modern novelists and short story writers, known for works such as The Barracks, The Dark, and Amongst Women (shortlisted for the Booker Prize). His writing often drew on rural Irish life, family dynamics, and the tensions of post-independence society, earning him international recognition as a master of prose; he is buried here near his family home. He was laid to rest alongside his mother following his death on March 30, 2006.
- Gallon churchyard, Cathaoir (Cahir) MacCabe (Mac Cába) (fl. early 18th century), Gaelic poet and bard, known for his witty and satirical verse in Irish; famously involved in a legendary drinking contest with Turlough O’Carolan in Leitrim folklore. Buried near St Ultan’s well.
- Glenfarne, Barry Raftery (1944–2010), Leading archaeologist specializing in Irish Iron Age and La Tène art; professor at University College Dublin, excavator of sites like Rathgall hillfort, and author of key works on Celtic Ireland. Buried where he owned a house for many years.
- Glenade, Martin Bernard McGowan (d. 1958), Local figure noted in regional history/politics (associated with Leitrim media or community leadership in mid-20th century). Buried at Conwell cemetery.
List of Graveyards in Leitrim
Annaghduff Graveyard, Aughavas RC Cemetery, Ballinaglera (St. Hugh’s RC Churchyard), Ballinamore Cemetery, Bornacoola RC Cemetery, Carrick-on-Shannon (Great Famine Garden of Remembrance), Carrick-on-Shannon (St. George’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Carrick-on-Shannon (St. Mary’s RC Cemetery), Carrigallen Church of Ireland Graveyard, Cloone Cemetery, Conwal RC Cemetery (Glenade), Creevylea RC Abbey (Dromahaire), Dromahaire (Drumlease Parish Church of Ireland Graveyard), Drumkeeran (Innismagrath Church of Ireland Graveyard), Drumkeeran (Kilbride RC Churchyard), Drumreilly Church of Ireland Graveyard, Drumshanbo (New Graveyard), Drumshanbo (St. Patrick’s RC Churchyard), Farnaught Church of Ireland Protestant Graveyard, Farnaught RC Graveyard, Fenagh RC Abbey Graveyard, Glenade (Conwal RC Cemetery), Glencar (Killenora RC Cemetery), Glencar Church of Ireland Graveyard, Jamestown (Old Franciscan RC Abbey Graveyard), Killasnett RC Churchyard (Lurganboy), Killargue Church of Ireland Graveyard, Killenumery Church of Ireland Graveyard, Kiltoghert RC Graveyard, Kiltubrid (St. Bridget’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Kiltubrid RC Churchyard, Kiltyclogher Church of Ireland Graveyard, Kinlough Old Church of Ireland Graveyard, Lough Allen Graveyard, Lurganboy Church of Ireland Chapel of Ease Graveyard, Manorhamilton (Old Protestant Church Graveyard), Manorhamilton Church of Ireland Graveyard, Mohill (St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Mohill RC Cemetery, Newtown Manor Graveyard, Newtowngore (St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Rossinver Graveyard, Tarmon (St. Patrick’s RC Churchyard)
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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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