Drumshanbo, Leitrim
- Kevin McManus
- Ireland
- November 9, 2021
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Drumshanbo (Irish: Droim Seanbhó, ridge of the old huts) is a small town situated in the heart of County Leitrim, Ireland.
Drumshanbo is surrounded by a scenic area of soft rolling hills, woodlands, lakes and the Sliabh an Iarainn and Arigna mountains. It is a well preserved town with traditional pubs, shops and restaurants.
Lough Allen
Drumshanbo is situated at the lower tip of Lough Allen the third biggest lake on the Shannon. It is overlooked by Sliabh an Iarainn, the iron mountain, which is approximately 585 metres high, with a history of iron being mined there for over three hundred years.
Paddy Mac’s B & B rr
Paddy Mac’s B & B is located on High Street, formerly operated by Paddy and Betty McManus. Paddy McManus passed in 2015, and his wife Betty McManus passed in 2017, parents of Caitriona, Conor, Manus, Clodagh and Patrick.
Paddy and Betty were founding members of the Joe Mooney Summer School