Where is Carrigallen, Leitrim located?

Carrigallen is located in Leitrim, Ireland, at approximate coordinates 53.9770°, -7.6462°.

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Carrigallen

Coordinates53.98°, -7.65°

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Overview

Carrigallen is a small village in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is on the R201 and R203 roads in the east of the county, 19 km west of Cavan town. As of 2016, the village had a population of 387. The village is in a civil parish of the same name.

History & geography

History

St. Patrick is said to have passed through this region. While here he baptised followers at St. Patrick's holy well in Aghawillin and before leaving the region he blessed the ancient graveyard of Errew. The 16th century graveyard is situated about east of Carrigallen overlooking Gulladoo Lake. Throughout at least the 19th and 20th centuries, a number of annual fairs were held at Carrigallen on – 12 April, 7 May, 28 May, 9 August, 8 October, and 31 December.

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