Drumcong


Drumcong is a village in northwestern Ireland, situated in the heart of county Leitrim nestling between the waters of two of Leitrim's most historic lakes, Lough Scur and Carrickaport Lough.

Overview

Drumcong is location between Ballinamore and Carrick-on-Shannon on the R208 road. The Village consists of St. Bridget's National School, also known as Drumcong Central School, Church, burial grounds, and two businesses. St. Brigid's Church, of Roman Catholic denomination, is a barn church which was restored after falling into disuse for two decades.
The Lakeside Tavern is a Pub and Shop which serves the village, owned and operated by James and Eilis Cardiff. Drumcong is classed as a Tier 4 Village in Leitrim County Council's Development Plan 2009–2015.
The village of Drumcong was formerly known as Kiltubrid Railway Station, which opened on 16 June 1885 and closed on 18 October 1958.

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