Overview
Drumshanbo is a tiny village of 1240 people at the south tip of Lough Allen, the lake that nearly bisects County Leitrim. It became a centre for pleasure boating after the Shannon-Erne waterway was restored, with a lock system and marina attracting cruisers and canal boats.
Festivals · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Lough Allen Hotel expected to reopen late 2025 after housing refugees. Allen Centre offers camping. Kilronan Castle is the upscale option nearby.
Food
No dedicated restaurants; bars and takeaways on Main Street are the main eat-out options. Stock up at Centra convenience store.
Money
ATM available outside Credit Union on Main Street. Most rural Ireland is cash-friendly; card payment available at Centra and hotels.
Transport
No local taxi; any must come from Carrick-on-Shannon 14 km away. Local Link buses 567 and 572 provide hourly or near-hourly connections to Carrick railway station.