Drumkeeran Neighbourhood Guide
Leitrim
Drumkeeran is a small village in north County Leitrim, on the R280 regional road beside the Rinn River and close to Lough Allen. It lies within a scenic rural area between Sliabh an Iarainn and the Arigna Mountains, with links towards Carrick-on-Shannon, Sligo and the neighbouring communities of Dowra, Ballinaglera and Arigna. The village provides everyday services for local residents, while larger shopping and employment centres are farther away.
Area character
Rural village with a close-knit, community-focused feel. The surrounding landscape is hilly and wooded, with strong access to lakes, rivers and upland countryside; it suits residents seeking a quieter setting and outdoor recreation rather than an urban lifestyle.
Schools
- Drumkeerin National Schoolprimary
- St Hugh’s National School, Dowraprimary
- St Joseph’s National School, Ballinagleraprimary
- Drumshanbo Vocational Schoolsecondary
- St Mogue’s National School, Bawnboyprimary
Transport
- R280 regional roadroad
- R200 regional road via Dowra and Ballinagleraroad
- Local Link bus servicesbus
- Bus Éireann services in the wider Leitrim and Sligo areabus
- Carrick-on-Shannon railway stationrail
Amenities
- Drumkeerin village shops and convenience servicesshopping
- Local pubs, cafés and community facilitiesdining/community
- Drumkeerin Community Centre and sporting facilitiescommunity/leisure
- Lough Allen and nearby lakeside access pointsoutdoor recreation
- Sliabh an Iarainn and Arigna upland walking areaswalking/outdoor recreation
- Primary healthcare and pharmacy services in Drumkeerin and nearby townshealthcare