LEITRIM

County Leitrim is one of the traditional counties of Ireland and is located within the province of Connacht. Leitrim is the 26th largest of Ireland’s 32.

In ancient times Leitrim formed the western half of the Kingdom of Breifne. This region was long influenced by the O'Rourke family of Dromahair, whose heraldic lion occupies the official county crest to this day. Close ties initially existed with East Breifne, now County Cavan, and the O'Reilly clan seated there. The Normans invaded in the 13th century and occupied the south of Breifne. Much of the county was confiscated from its owners in 1620 and given to Villiers and Hamilton. Their initial objective was to plant the county with English settlers. However, this proved unsuccessful. British Deputy Sir John Perrot had ordered the legal establishment of "Leitrim County" a half-century prior, in 1565. Perrott also demarked the current county borders around 1583. Five forests are traditionally said to have stood in Leitrim up till the 17th century.

Useful Information

Hotels

3-Star: The Bush Hotel: is central to the thriving town of Carrick on Shannon in county Leitrim and offers guests a Two Hundred year tradition of comfort. The Hotel started life as an accommodation Inn for weary travellers and their horses on the coach journey between Dublin and Sligo. Today that strong tradition of inn keeping and comfort is continued.

4-Star: Lough Rynn Castle Estate: One of Irelands most luxurious Castle Hotels, the ancestral home of the Clements family and the legendary Lord Leitrim. The entire estate comprises over 300 acres of an Ireland that is idyllic, rich in history and charmed with natural beauty.

Services

Accountants:
Neary Donal & Co
Leitrim Village Carrick-on-Shannon Co. Leitrim
Tel: (071)9620613

New cars Leitrim:
New & used cars are available from the following:
Central Motors Ltd,
Station Road, Mohill, Leitrim
Tel: (071) 9631013

Solicitors:
Gannon Francis J
Mohill Co. Leitrim
Tel: (071)9631004

Doctors Surgery:
Cadden Enda Dr
Droim Cille Mohill Co. Leitrim
Tel: (071)9631044

Veterinary Surgeons:
Gough Seamus
Ballinmore Co. Leitrim
Tel: (071)9644032