Drumshanbo

Drumshanbo is a town in the middle of the county along the shores of Lough Allen and nestled under the Sliabh-an-Iarainn and Arigna mountains.

Bridge Street Drumshanbo
Leitrim County Library

This picture above shows one of the town's mainstreets: Bridge Street on a wet, early spring day.

High Street Drumshanbo

Photograph of High Street in Drumshanbo

Leitrim County Library

High Street Drumshanbo
Leitrim County Library

High Street Drumshanbo

Photograph of High Street in Drumshanbo

Leitrim County Library

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One of this busy market town's unique features is the High Street, which is fronted by a fine stonewall.

Also if you are ever stopping by Drumshanbo, have a look about for the Poor Clare order of nuns. Since 1864, they have prayed continuously throughout and a have been located in the Convent of Perpetual Adoration in Drumshanbo.

Drumshanbo's Rock n' Roll history

Drumshanbo is hometown to Charlie McGettigan who along with Paul Harrington won the Eurovision song contest in 1994 with the song "Rock and Roll Kids".

In the 60's and 70's the Mayflower Ballroom in Drumshanbo was a popular venue for dancing to Showbands every weekend. Check out the picture below.

Mayflower Ballroom
Leitrim County Library

It is no longer a ballroom but now serves as a Community Centre.