Glencar Waterfall is situated near Glencar Lake, 11km west of Manorhamilton in County Leitrim. It is particularly impressive after rain and can be viewed from a lovely wooded walk. There are more waterfalls visible from the road, although none is quite as romantic as this one which is mentioned by WB Yeats in his poem ‘The Stolen Child’.
The facilities on site include a car park, picnic area, public toilets, playground, tea room and Tourist Information Point.
Experience history and heritage at Drumkeerin Heritage Centre, where new additions like the coffee shop (open since June 1999) and the resource centre, with photocopying and fax facilities available, are sure to pique your curiosity and teach you a thing or two about the region.
The Drumkeerin Heritage Centre's Irish cottage and farmyard includes a traditional sweat house, pig sty, old style garden, agricultural machinery, artifacts, and a craft shop. It is surrounded by scenic mountains, lakes, and woods.
Tours are always welcome, however, please telephone ahead to advise the centre as to the number of people.
Resource Centre, Lisgaveen, Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim
Straddling counties Sligo and Leitrim, Lough Glencar lies in the Glencar Valley framed by high mountains and dramatic steep cliffs. Glencar Lake is a freshwater lake and is 3km long and 750 metres wide. Fish for trout or salmon, visit the waterfall immortalised in Yeats' poetry or take one of the many walking trails available. This picturesque lake is well worth the short detour off the N15 or N16 where you can enjoy this tranquil and scenic location.
