Killargue
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Killarga or Killargue is a small village in County Leitrim
County Leitrim
County Leitrim is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Leitrim. Leitrim County Council is the local authority for the county...

 with a wealth of beautiful scenery in its surrounds which can be best discovered by foot. The Holy Well is an ancient place of pilgrimage and is also near a 19th-century lime kiln.
There is a sweat house and a number of historical ruins in the vicinity. By taking the road north towards Manorhamilton and turning right at the junction near Cullens bridge, visitors can drive to the summit of O'Donnell's Rock and savour the magnificent scenery, taking in the spectacular view of five counties.

St Mary's Holy Well (Tobair Mhuire)

This is an ancient place of pilgrimage and was attached to a religious settlement, Cill Fearga, which according to the Annals of the Four Masters was founded by a holy woman, St Fearga, as early as the 6th century.
1798 Memorial Tree of Liberty & Memorial Stone to French Soldier
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Building of note

  • The health centre,
  • Local Pub & Shop,
  • Saint Bridget's Church,
  • The local community centre hall,
  • Saint Briget's National School,
  • The post office,

See also

  • List of towns and villages in Ireland
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