Location: Carrick-on-Shannon
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Carrick-on-Shannon (Irish: Cora Droma Rúisc, meaning "weir of the marshy ridge") is the county town of County Leitrim in the Republic of Ireland. It is the largest town in the county of Leitrim and the smallest main county town in the entire country. A smaller part of the town lies in County Roscommon. The population of the town was 5,931 in 2016. It is situated on a strategic crossing point of the River Shannon. The Leitrim part of the town is in the civil parish of Kiltogert which is in the ancient barony of Leitrim. For ecclesiastical purposes, the town is in the parish of Kiltoghert in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise A Church of Ireland church also lies close to the town centre.
Restaurants in Carrick-on-Shannon
1. Creevelea Friary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By wam272 - Hong Kong, China
Explored the historic Abbey with no-one else around. Quite eerie and real sense of history as we wandered in and out of the ruins. Really good panels throughout clearly describing the form and function along with the history over hundreds of years. Seeing the town of Dromahair in the distance we decided to walk down the hill and follow the pathe running beside the river into the village. A complete step back in time and a really pleasant experience, absolutely loved this place.
2. Glencar Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 538 reviews
Reviewed By 106virginiar - Fort Myers, United States
The drive through the valley is worth the eye candy with the extraordinary mountains surrounding you, then to arrive at the car park lined with welcoming sheep and a magnificent lake. You feel like you are in a dream. A very short walk and some steps you see the breathtaking waterfall.
3. Costello Memorial Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Francis061 - Dublin, Ireland
Like the Taj Mahal is a testament to a man's love for his wife, this smallest church in Ireland was erected in 1879 by Edward Costello as a memorial and burial vault for his wife Mary.
4. Gings Bar
5. Cryan's Traditional Irish Music Bar
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 380ashaa
Welcoming staff beautiful beer garden relaxed atmosphere perfect place to enjoy a quiet pint.Excellent trad sessions. Highly recommend to the more hi-brow travellers passing through carrick on shannon.
