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 Ballinamore is a thriving rural centre situated at the foot of Sliabh an Iarainn in County Leitrim. The Gaelic translation of Sliabh an Iarainn is 'Iron Mountain' as iron was once mined from the slope of the mountain. Irish folklore has a different account of how the mountain got its name. According to the legend, the use of iron was discovered on the iron mountain by the Tuatha De Danann, a mythical race reputed to have invaded Ireland in pre historic times. They used the iron from the mountain to make spears which they used to defeat the Foromorians at the battle of Magh Tuiredh. Ballinamore is famous for its wealth of fishing. Situated in the heart of County Leitrim's "LAKELAND" it offers year round angling. Recent developments to the Shannon-Erne waterway has increased further the area's potential. Running through the town itself, it offers sport right on your doorstep for Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Tench, Perch, Pike, and even the odd Trout! Other well-known waters in the area include Lough Garadice with its huge head of Roach and Bream, plus big Pike. The town has a large sports hall used for many events, and the hall can be hired for indoor soccer, badminton and other activities. There's also a new childrens playground at the top of town to keep the little ones amused. Local Attractions (Within 20 miles approx.)The Cavan & Leitrim Railway Tel. 071 9638599 - Email. dromod@eircom.net Open: January - December Opening times: Arigna Mining Experience Tel. 071 96 46466 - Fax. 071 96 46952- Email. info@arignaminingexperience.ie Mining was carried out in Arigna for 400 years until 1990 when the last mines closed. The work of the Miners was exhausting and often hazardous with working conditions that were very harsh and cramped. Open: April - September Marble Arch Caves Tel. 028 6634 8855 - Fax. 028 6634 8928 - Email. mac@fermanagh.gov.uk Marble Arch Caves are on of Europe's finest showcaves allowing visitors to Opening times: 10:00am everyday from mid/late March to September. Cuilcagh Mountain Park Tel. 028 6634 8855- Fax. 028 6634 8928 - Email. mac@fermanagh.gov.uk Castle Coole Tel. (UK) +28 6632 2690 - Tel. (ROI) +048 6632 2690 - Email. castlecoole@ntrust.org.uk Located on the edge of Enniskillen, Castle Coole is one of the treasures of the National Trust. Designed by James Wyatt and completed in 1798 for the first Earl of Belmore, Castle Coole's interior was created by some of the leading craftsmen of the 18th Century. Opening times:
Grounds: October - March. 10:00am - 4:00pm. April - September 10:00am - 8:00pm. Florencecourt Tel. (UK) +28 6634 8249 - Tel. (ROI) +048 6634 8249 - Email. florencecourt@ntrust.org.uk Florence Court is romantically named after the wife of Sir John Cole, who first built a house on the spectacular site in the early 18th century. Opening times: Grounds House |
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