Keshcarrigan, County Leitrim, Ireland

Keshcarrigan, Leitrim, Ireland
Keshcarrigan is a village in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is situated on the Shannon-Erne Waterway and R209 road and under Sheebeg, an ancient pagan burial site that overlooks Lough Scur to the north and Keshcarrigan Lough to the south.

Keshcarrigan is a small village next to Lough Scur which lies at the foot of the Sheebeg and Sheemore hills. It is a popular stopover point for cruisers along the canal and has a well-maintained marina. At lock 12 is Kelleher’s shop; it is well worth visiting and has a surprisingly extensive array of organic and unusual produce including goose eggs, exotic jams, and wonderful homemade breads. The town itself has two popular pubs which are busy at the weekends.

There is an ancient pagan burial site which can be seen from the Lough. This area has been inhabited for over 3000 years. The Keshcarrigan Bowl was found here in 1854 and dates back to the Bronze Age. It is currently exhibited in the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin.