Knockvicar is located approximately 5km from Cootehall At Knockvicar Bridge, O’Sullivan Beare, the Irish Chieftain, following his defeat in Cork, rested on the last night before reaching O’Rourke’s castle at Leitrim village. Only 35 weary followers survived out of the 1,000 who fled with him from West Cork. The Boyle River, which flows under the […]
Miner's Way & Historical Trail
Keadue
Keadue Village is well situated at the foot of the Arigna Mountains Pretty and well cared for by the residents, it was designated the tidiest town in the whole of Ireland in 1993! Keadue village is located on the most spectacular section of the Arigna Scenic Drive, which takes the visitor from Keadue via Arigna, […]
Castlebaldwin
Castlebaldwin lies on the western shores of Lough Arrow Its neighbours, Boyle and Collooney, are situated on each side of the village. This region is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in Ireland and has captured the imagination of many artists and poets. Castlebaldwin Manor House, dating from the 17th century, is visible […]
Ballyfarnon
Stamp Locations Healy’s Filling Station and Shop Killoran’s Shop and Post Office
Ballinafad
Ballinafad is situated about 20 miles southeast of Sligo Town A picturesque village at the foot of the Curlew Mountains it lies on the shore of Lough Arrow. There is a small castle of the Curlieus which can be found in the village. One of the few limestone lakes in Connaught, measuring 3,123 acres, Lough […]
