Few counties in Ireland are defined by water quite as thoroughly as Leitrim. There is an old joke among locals that in Leitrim you do not buy land by the acre but by the gallon, and while it is said with a wry smile, it captures something true about the place. This is a county […]
Month: July 2026
A Seasonal Guide to Visiting Leitrim Throughout the Year
County Leitrim changes character with the seasons more noticeably than many visitors expect. Because so much of its appeal lies in its landscape, weather and the rhythm of rural life, the time of year you choose to visit will shape the kind of stay you have. A bed and breakfast makes an ideal base in […]
Eating Well Beyond Breakfast: Local Food and Dining Around Leitrim
While the morning breakfast is rightly celebrated as a highlight of any Irish bed and breakfast stay, it would be a mistake to think the county’s food story ends when you leave the table. Leitrim has quietly become one of the most interesting corners of rural Ireland for good, honest, locally produced food. Its small […]