- Carrick-On-Shannon: The county town and a centre on the River Shannon with a marina with boat hire and cruising on the river or nearby lakes, a theatre for performances, local shops and pubs along the main street, riverside walks, and access to waterways for angling or navigation through the Shannon system.
- Manorhamilton: A market town at the meeting of several valleys with a castle ruin with occasional access, local facilities, proximity to Glenade Lake or Dartry Mountain paths, and a setting suited to countryside exploration or rural drives.
- Drumshanbo: A town near Lough Allen with access to the lake for boating or fishing, a folk museum on local history and music, nearby woodland trails, and quiet paths connecting to mountain scenery or bogland areas.
- Kinlough: A village close to Lough Melvin with lake views, local amenities, proximity to angling spots or mountain paths, and peaceful rural surroundings near the Donegal border.
- Ballinamore: A village on the Shannon-Erne waterway with a marina with lock access, boat trips or cruising routes, local facilities, and access to canal towpaths or nearby lakes for water-based activity.
- Mohill: A small town in south Leitrim with quiet traditional streets, local shops or cafes, proximity to farmland or rural lanes, and a calm setting close to county border areas.
- Dromahair: A village on the River Bonet with river scenery with paths, a ruined abbey nearby, local facilities, and access to woodland or mountain trails in the surrounding area.
- Drumod: A small village on the Shannon with proximity to river or lake views, quiet lanes, local paths, and a peaceful setting suited to water or countryside exploration.
- Leitrim: A modest village that gives its name to the county with agricultural surroundings, local roads, proximity to canal or river features, and straightforward rural access.
- Carrigallen: A village near Lough Gowna with quiet countryside, local facilities, proximity to lake scenery or rural paths, and a calm community atmosphere.
Population of towns in Leitrim
Towns
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Villages
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Largest town in the county: a walking tour
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
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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