Carrigallen
| Carrigallen Carraig Álainn | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Motto: As Lámha a Chéile | |
  Carrigallen Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°58′38″N 7°38′45″W / 53.9772°N 7.6458°WCoordinates: 53°58′38″N 7°38′45″W / 53.9772°N 7.6458°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Leitrim |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 384 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | IST (WEST) (UTC-1) |
| Irish Grid Reference | H232031 |
Carrigallen (Irish: Carraig Álainn) is a small village in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is located on the R201 and R203 roads in the east of the county. The English translation of Carraig Álainn is "beautiful rock".
Location
The village is set between the north and south shores of Town Lake and is an excellent angling centre.
Killahurk Ring Fort can be reached 2 km from the village. The ringfort is 500m west of Carrigallen Lough and is a good example of an early medieval enclosure.
History
St. Patrick is said to have passed through this region. While there 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 2 miles east of Carrigallen overlooking Gulladoo Lake.
Margaret Haughery (1813–1882) came from Carrigallen. Otherwise known as "Margaret of New Orleans", her birthplace is located in Tully, Carrigallen. It is a popular tourist attraction, particularly for American tourists.
Education
- St Mary National School
- Carrigallen Vocational School
Theatre - The Corn Mill Theatre & Arts Centre
In the centre of the town is the Corn Mill theatre which has an extensive and varied programme of entertainment from drama (amateur and professional) to variety shows, music and poetry.
The tradition of Drama in Carrigallen goes back to the late 1800s. The present group was founded in 1963 as The Community Players and there has been no break in activity since that time. In 1989 the group opened their own theatre - The Corn Mill Theatre and Arts Centre. In that year the name of the group was changed to the Corn Mill Theatre Company. In 1999 major renovations took place when the foyer, new dressing rooms, rehearsal and storage areas were built.
See also
Churches
- Saint Mary Roman Catholic church, 1846
- Church of Ireland church, 1814
- The Presbyterian church, 1836