Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick-on-Shannon is the county town of County Leitrim in Ireland and also the smallest county town in the country. It is located at the strategic junction of the River Shannon and is the largest town in the county.

Carrick-on-Shannon is a busy town in Ireland and one of the country’s popular inland holiday spots, featuring numerous attractions worth visiting such as St. George's Church. The Carrick Bridge and Quay, built in 1846, boast beautiful natural scenery and provide a pleasant fishing environment. The Saint Mary's Catholic Church on the main street, designed by Irish architect W.H. Hague and completed in 1879, is a neo-Gothic style church. The Quay, housed in a 19th-century courthouse building, is an arts center that opened in 2005 and includes a theater, art gallery, and Leitrim Design Hub, making it a great place to explore the local art scene.

Carrick-on-Shannon

Reason to visit: The largest town in County Leitrim, Ireland

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Ireland[Ireland]

Province/State where the attraction is located: County Leitrim [County Leitrim]

City where the attraction is located: Carrick-on-Shannon [Carrick-on-Shannon]