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Carrick on Shannon is Irish for Cora Drama Rúisc, which means “weir of the marshy ridge.” This is the county town of County Leitrim and though it’s the smallest county town in all of Ireland, it’s actually the largest town in the county of Leitrim. Even so, there are plenty of things to do in Carrick on Shannon.

There are many different ways to see the Emerald Isle from group travel, to train travel, bus travel, to self-drive or chauffer driven. This itinerary focuses on some areas of the country that are "off the beaten path" and accessible by self-drive or hiring your own private driver. We highlight some points of interest that are common to the country, but delve into some other spectacular sites, villages and places that don't normally show up on a "typical Irish getaway". The itinerary is mapped out for a grand tour of the country, going to towns and villages that aren't always referenced in the normal brochures and is perfect for people who may have seen a lot of Ireland already and want to delve into smaller, niche areas; or for those who enjoy traveling off-the-beaten path and away from most of the general tourist destinations - getting into the heart of the country.

An insider's guide to getting off the beaten track and exploring the lesser-known spots in the midlands of Ireland. If nature, culture and history is your thing, with some excellent cafés & restaurants thrown in for good measure, then this is the guide for you. Avoid the hoards of tourists and head for the midlands to capture the REAL essence of Ireland.

There are many different ways to see the Emerald Isle from group travel, to train travel, bus travel, to self-drive or chauffer driven. This itinerary focuses on some areas of the country that are "off the beaten path" and accessible by self-drive or hiring your own private driver. We highlight some points of interest that are common to the country, but delve into some other spectacular sites, villages and places that don't normally show up on a "typical Irish getaway". The itinerary is mapped out for a grand tour of the country, going to towns and villages that aren't always referenced in the normal brochures and is perfect for people who may have seen a lot of Ireland already and want to delve into smaller, niche areas; or for those who enjoy traveling off-the-beaten path and away from most of the general tourist destinations - getting into the heart of the country.