Dowra Neighbourhood Guide
Leitrim
Dowra is a small rural village in north County Leitrim, close to the Cavan border and at the meeting point of the Shannon and Woodford rivers. It serves a dispersed community across the surrounding upland countryside, with larger services available in nearby Drumkeeran, Manorhamilton and Cavan town. The area is associated with the waterways and landscapes of the Shannon-Erne region and the wider Cuilcagh and north-west Leitrim area.
Area character
Quiet, rural and close-knit, with a village-centre community feel and extensive farmland, woodland and water nearby. Dowra is suited to those seeking a countryside lifestyle, outdoor recreation and relatively peaceful surroundings rather than urban convenience.
Schools
- St Hugh's National School, Dowraprimary
- St Mary's National School, Swanlinbarprimary
- St Clare's National School, Manorhamiltonprimary
- Drumkeerin National Schoolprimary
- St Clare's Comprehensive School, Manorhamiltonsecondary
- Scoil Mhuire, Carrigallensecondary
Transport
- Local road network through Dowra, linking with Drumkeeran, Glangevlin and Swanlinbarroad
- R200 regional road towards Ballinagleragh and Drumkeeranroad
- R207 towards Glangevlin and the Cavan borderroad
- Bus Éireann and Local Link services in the wider north Leitrim and Cavan areabus
- Sligo railway station, accessible by road via north Leitrimrail
Amenities
- Dowra village shops, pubs and community facilitiesshopping and dining
- Shannon-Erne Waterway and riverside areasoutdoor recreation
- Dowra Community Centre and local sporting facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Drumkeerin village services and shopsshopping and services
- Manorhamilton health, retail and civic serviceshealthcare and services
- Cuilcagh Mountain Park and Marble Arch Caves areaparks and attractions