Drumkeeran


Drumkeeran, also Drumkeerin, is a village and townland in County Leitrim, Ireland, located at the junction of the R280 and R200 roads. It is situated in drumlin hills at the foot of Corry Mountain, just north of Lough Allen.

History

Throughout at least the 19th and 20th centuries, a number of annual fairs were held at Drumkeeran on varying dates. In 1925, Drumkeerin village comprised 54 houses, 11 being licensed to sell alcohol.
As with much of the rest of Ireland, the area was historically covered in woodland, as reflected in a 19th-century survey of Leitrim which stated that "". These forests in County Leitrim, on the west side of Lough Allen, were denuded for the making for charcoal for iron works around Slieve Anierin. Large piles of cleared timber existed in this area in 1782.

Community organisations

The Drumkeerin Development Association was formed around 1970. In 1986, Drumkeerin Community Council was established to address the economic development of the village. In 1992, the Drumkeerin Tourist and Development Company was incorporated in order to effect some of the council's plans.
Drumkeerin GAA club was founded in 1933 and represents the parish area of Inishmagrath.

Transport

Bus Éireann route 462 serves the village on Fridays providing links to Sligo and Manorhamilton. Route 469 serves the village on Saturdays providing a link to Drumshanbo, Carrick on Shannon and Longford.

Churches

Churches in the area include St Brigid's Roman Catholic church, St Joseph's Church of Ireland church, and St Patricia's Presbyterian church.

Notable people