Tour GUIDE TRIVIA about Ireland’s county LEITRIM

Leitrim’s Smallest population: Leitrim is Ireland’s least populous county, with just over 35,199 residents recorded in the 2022 census and having dropped to just 25,057 in 1996
Glencar Waterfall’s Poetry: Glencar Waterfall inspired W.B. Yeats’ poem “The Stolen Child,” describing its misty cascade.
Carrick-on-Shannon’s Tiny Bridge: Carrick-on-Shannon has Ireland’s shortest road bridge, spanning just 12 metres across the River Shannon.
Parke’s Castle’s Execution: Parke’s Castle was the site where Brian O’Rourke was executed in 1591 for sheltering Spanish Armada survivors.
Leitrim’s Iron Age Road: An Iron Age trackway, made of oak planks and dated to 2000 BC, was uncovered in Corlea Bog.
Manorhamilton’s Ghostly Castle: Manorhamilton Castle ruins are said to be haunted by a woman in white, seen wandering at dusk.
Lough Allen’s Uranium: Lough Allen was prospected for uranium in the 1970s, with traces found but no viable deposits.
Drumshanbo’s Gin Distillery: Drumshanbo is home to The Shed Distillery, producing Gunpowder Irish Gin with Chinese tea botanicals.
Fenagh Abbey’s Cat Legend: Fenagh Abbey is linked to a tale of a giant cat guarding treasure, slain by a local hero.
Ballinamore’s Canal Lock: Ballinamore’s Shannon-Erne Waterway has a lock that adjusts for a mere 30-centimetre water level difference.

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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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