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Discover Drumshanbo: A Gateway to Lough Allen's Attractions

Located approximately 12km north of Carrick is the bustling village of Drumshanbo, nestled on the southern shores of Lough Allen. At its heart lies the Sliabh an Iarainn Visitor Centre (Acres Lake Amenity Area), serving as an informative hub for local customs and history. Here, you’ll learn about the region’s iron-and-coal mining industries centered around Arigna in County Roscommon, along with a reconstruction of a traditional sweathouse. Renowned for its musical heritage, Drumshanbo hosts the week-long Joe Mooney Summer School in July, featuring traditional music classes and concerts, as well as the An Tostal Festival at the beginning of July, showcasing diverse music and street performances.

From Drumshanbo, roads diverge northward along both the eastern and western shores of Lough Allen. The western route ventures into County Roscommon, skirting the Arigna Mountains, while the eastern alternative traverses bleak flatlands below Slieve Anierin. Follow the 48-kilometer Leitrim Way, which begins along Lough Allen’s shoreline before ascending to higher ground en route to the remote village of Dowra, the starting point of the Cavan Way. At the Allen Centre, a range of activities awaits, including windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, paddleboarding, and hill-walking.

Walks Ireland
Experience the magic of walking in Ireland. Discover scenic routes, meet friendly locals, and uncover hidden treasures. Find top walks here and check out www.christophersomerville.co.uk for more. Don't miss news about a new loop in Co. Kildare!
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Blue Way Adventures
Leitrim Adventure offers exciting Kayaking or Paddle Boarding on the canal, Moon River Booze Cruise, 2 x Nights Self Catering Accommodation and more.
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Sliabh an Iarainn Cycling Route
This ride is definitely for the more experienced cyclist. Recommended to only follow this route in good weather. Part of this route follows the Leitrim Way.
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Kilronan Castle Hotel
Winners of Gold for Ireland’s Four Star Hotel Spa Experience, Silver in Ireland’s Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant and Bronze in Ireland’s Four Star Hotel at the recent Gold Medal Awards 2022.
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Lough Key Forest Park
Experience Lough Key Forest Park packed with activities and adventure - from boat tours, forest adventures, Boda Borg, bike trails, and more.
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Sheemor
The hill of Sheemor is a limestone hum, an extra hard chunk of rock that was too tough for the glaciers, close to Leitrim Village in the middle of County Leitrim.
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Arigna Mining Experience
Visit the Arigna Mining Experience where you can enjoy a guided tour of a real mine and see how coal was mined in what was the last working mine in Arigna. Stroll through the exhibition area which traces 400 years of mining history in the area.
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Miners Way and Historical Trail
Learn about Map Reading and broaden the mind by walking The Miners Way, part of the Way Marked Ways of Ireland. This is proving very popular with groups of young people from all parts of Ireland.
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