Tag: Leitrim

Christmas at Carrick-on-Shannon

I took my mum to Carrick on Shannon today because it's free parking and there is a big Tesco there....much better than the Sligo Tesco, which to be honest is a dump and half the staff are as miserable as sin. I always find the people friendlier in Carrick and it makes a nice change... Continue Reading →

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Mid-Life Slices

I have a dilemma. There is a great idea for a book called Mid-Life Slices. Here's a bit about it from the website: A group of women living in Counties Sligo and Leitrim, in north-west Ireland, has come together to compile an anthology of celebration and positive imaging in praise of women in mid-life -... Continue Reading →

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St. George’s Heritage and Visitor Centre

St.George's Heritage & Visitor Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon, was officially launched early 2008, which includes audio/visual functions in the centre adjacent to the church. The restored church, houses a well researched and exciting historical display of artefacts and interpretive material depicting the twin traditions of Leitrim from ancient Gaelic roots through Plantation times up to Leitrim's contribution... Continue Reading →

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Glencar

After we went to Parkes Castle we carried on to Glencar which is also in County Leitrim (well half in Leitrim and half in Sligo), the waterfall part is in Leitrim though 😉 It is another beautiful scenic area and of all the places we took Andy's dad to this was his favourite place. It... Continue Reading →

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Parkes Castle

One of the places we took Andy's dad to was Parkes Castle in County Leitrim. I haven't been for years but it's a lovely place and quite a reasonable price to get in. There are guided tours at no extra cost and they are really interesting and informative. We heard all about the families that... Continue Reading →

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