The countdown is on for the Leitrim Gathering, taking place from May 23 to 25, with almost 50 events happening across the county. This vibrant celebration aims to unite the Leitrim community and diaspora, showcasing everything the county has to offer through music, tours, talks, dancing, and community events.
Main Highlights:
- Ballinamore Gathering at The Junction
Friday, May 23, 4:30pm – 10:30pm
Saturday, May 24, 11am – late
Carrick-on-Shannon pubs, May 23–25, 12pm – midnight daily
- Leitrim Gathering Jamboree
Main Street, Manorhamilton, Saturday, May 24, 7pm – 11pm
The Gathering kicks off on May 23 with events spread across the county, ensuring everyone can join in without travelling far.
Friday, May 23 - Event Listings
Ballinamore
- Tips on Accessing Information Online
Ballinamore Library, 10am–1pm and 2pm–5pm (Pre-booking required)
- ‘Leitrim Gaelic Games - Reflections and Memories’ Exhibition
Ballinamore Library, 10am–1pm and 2pm–5pm
- Conmacne Identity and Landscape 2025
The Island Theatre, 5pm–6:30pm
Carrick-on-Shannon
- Sgraffito Technique with Lichen Ceramics
The Leitrim Design House, 10:30am–1:30pm (Pre-booking required)
- Weave Your Own Leitrim Potato Basket (Booking required)
The Dock Arts Centre, 11am–3pm
- Fused Glass Jewellery Workshop (Charge €52)
Main Street (N41 T2X2), 11am–4pm
- Market Yard Live Music Performances (Charges apply)
Bridge Street, 1pm–9pm
- Print to Stitch Workshop with Catherine Gray
The Leitrim Design House, 2pm–5pm (Pre-booking required)
- Rediscover Fashion Leitrim
The Dock Arts Centre, 2pm–6pm (Pre-booking required for workshops only)
- The Amazing World of Barn Owls
The Landmark Hotel, 6pm–7:30pm (Pre-booking required)
- Letters, Luggage and Legacy
The Dock Arts Centre, 7pm – late
- Emigrant Remittances and the Family in Post-Famine Leitrim
St George’s Heritage Centre, 7:30pm–8:30pm
Carrigallen
- The Gathering at Margaret’s Corner
Tully (H12 P744), 6pm–9:30pm
Drumshanbo
- Fun at the Outdoor Swimming Pool
2pm–8pm
Mayflower Hall, 6pm–9pm
- Paint & Pour: Pottery Edition (Pre-booking Required, Charge €29)
The Shed Distillery Visitor Experience, 7:30pm–9:30pm (Pre-booking required)
Keshcarrigan
In the village, 7pm – late
Kiltyclogher
- Open Weekend at Sean Mac Diarmada’s Cottage
Seán Mac Diarmada's Cottage Corranmore, Kiltyclogher, 11am–4pm
- Kiltyclogher Gathering Weekend Céilí and Supper (Charge €12)
Community Centre, 9pm – late
Manorhamilton
- Trails of Tranquility - Walk for Wellness Fowleys Falls
The Organic Centre, Rossinver, 10am–1pm
- Leitrim Women Through Time – Pop-Up Women’s History Museum
Beepark Community Centre, 11am–3pm
- Tea and Twirls in the Rainbow Ballroom (Charge €5)
Rainbow Ballroom, Glenfarne, Manorhamilton F91 RK54
- Manorhamilton Historical Society Exhibition
TA Golden, Main Street, 6pm–8pm
Mohill
Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities (LAPWD ) Centre, Mohill town N41X9T1
Tullaghan
- Tullaghan Heritage Festival
Tullaghan Community Centre, Tullaghan, 12pm–10pm
- Leitrim Cycling Festival and More
Tullaghan Community Centre, Tullaghan F91 EVP8, 4pm–9pm
Fenagh
- Your Roots in Fenagh - Willow Weaving
Fenagh Community Centre, 7pm–8:30pm
Saturday, 24th - Event Listing
Aughnasheelin
- A Day of Traditions in Aughnasheelin Aughnasheelin Community Centre (N41 E9C4), 10:00am–5:00pm Pre-booking required, charges apply
Ballinamore
- Tips on Accessing Online Information Ballinamore Library (N41 E061), 10:00am–1:00pm Pre-booking required
- Leitrim Gaelic Games – Reflections and Memories Exhibition Ballinamore Library (N41 E061), 10:00am–1:00pm
Fenagh
- Your Roots in Fenagh – Historical Tour Fenagh Community Centre & Visitor Centre (N41 T6H9), 3:00pm–4:30pm
- Boxty Making Demonstration Fenagh Community Centre & Visitor Centre (N41 T6H9), 4:00pm–6:00pm
- Traditional Music Night Fenagh Community Centre & Visitor Centre (N41 T6H9), 7:00pm–9:00pm
Carrick-on-Shannon
- Weaving Workshop with Sundew Crafts The Leitrim Design House (N41 T2X2), 11:00am–2:00pm
- O’Rourke’s of Leitrim Living History Mobile Museum The People's Park, 11:00am–4:00pm
- The Big Dig – Archaeology for Children The People's Park, 11:00am–4:00pm
- Fused Glass Jewellery Workshop Main Street (N41 HP60), 11:00am–4:00pm Charge €52
- Market Yard Live Music Performances Bridge Street, 1:00pm–9:00pm Charges apply
- The Story of the Earl Grey Assisted Emigration to Australia in 1849 St. Patrick's Hospital (N41 P897), 2:00pm–4:00pm
- Carrick Through the Years The Dock Arts Centre (N41 T2X2), 5:45pm–7:30pm Sold out
- Leitrim Gathering Céilí The Landmark Hotel (N41 N9W4), 8:00pm–11:00pm
Carrigallen
- The Gathering at Margaret’s Corner Tully (H12 P744), 12:00pm–4:00pm Charges apply
- Rassuan Craft Group Exhibition Margaret’s Corner (H12 X003), 12:00pm–4:00pm
Drumshanbo
- Fun at the Outdoor Swimming Pool Drumshanbo Swimming Pool (N41 WV52), 2:00pm–8:00pm
- North Shannon Stories – A Heritage Gathering The Methodist Church (N41 A520), 7:00pm–8:30pm
Keshcarrigan
- Keshcarrigan Gathering Keshcarrigan Village, 11:00am – late
Kiltyclogher
- Open Weekend at Sean Mac Diarmada’s Cottage Corranmore, Kiltyclogher, 11:00am–4:00pm
- Traditional Concert – Kiltyclogher Gathering Weekend Community & Heritage Centre (F91 FK52), 8:00pm – late Charge €15
Manorhamilton
- Water Bug Safari The Organic Centre, Rossinver (F91 H978), 10:00am–12:00pm
- Parke's Castle Open Day Parke’s Castle (F91 FP71), 10:00am–5:15pm
- The Big Leitrim Print Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Main Street, 10:00am–4:00pm Pre-booking required
- Soul Song The Glens Arts Centre (F91 YK5R), 2:00pm–5:00pm
- Glenview Folk Museum Open Day Ballinamore (N41 N6V4), 10:00am–5:00pm
Dromahair
- Canadian Canoeing on the River Bonet Boat Quay, Stone Park (F91 YR97), 11:00am–1:30pm Pre-booking required
Mohill
- Kayaking on Lough Rynn Lake Lough Rynn Caravan Park (N41 KH22), 11:00am–12:30pm Pre-booking required
- A Leitrim Wake Cloonclivvy, Mohill, 1:00pm–4:00pm Sold out
- Lough Rinn Dragons – Try it Out Day Lough Rynn Caravan Park (N41 KH22), 1:00pm–3:00pm
- The Half of the Moon and the Whole of the Hill – Guided Walk From Mohill Library to Mohill Family Centre, 3:00pm–5:00pm Post-walk refreshments at Family Centre: 5:00pm–7:00pm
Tullaghan
- Leitrim Cycling Festival and More 2025 Tullaghan Community Centre (F91 EVP8), 11:00am–8:00pm
Sunday 25th - Events Listings
Aughnasheelin
- May Walk – Annual fundraising 5/10k walk/run in aid of The North West Hospice and Irish Cancer Society Aughnasheelin Community Centre (N41 E9C4), 1:00pm–2:00pm (Registration at 12:30pm) Charge €10
Ballinamore
- Africa Day The Junction, Ballinamore (N41 E8H0), 11:00am–4:00pm
- Research Your Leitrim Roots Genealogy Centre, Main Street, Ballinamore (N41 FV52), 9:00am–5:00pm Pre-booking required
Carrick-on-Shannon
- Conmacne Identity & Landscape 2025 St George's Heritage & Visitor Centre (N41 KP62), 3:00pm–5:00pm Charge €5
- Market Yard Live Music Performances Bridge Street, 1:00pm–9:00pm Charges apply
Carrigallen
- The Gathering at Margaret’s Cottage Tully, Carrigallen (H12 X003), 2:00pm–4:00pm
Dromahair
- Gathering on the O'Rourke’s Table Lugalustran, Newtownmanor, 2:00pm–5:00pm
- Canadian Canoeing on the River Bonet Boat Quay, Stone Park (F91 YR97), 11:00am–1:30pm Pre-booking required
Drumkeeran
- Celebrating Drumkeeran The Courthouse and Amenity Area, Drumkeeran, 12:00pm–6:00pm
Drumshanbo
- Fun at the Outdoor Swimming Pool Drumshanbo Swimming Pool (N41 WV52), 8:00am–8:00pm
- Curious Cocktails & Summer Flower Basket Making The Shed Distillery Visitor Experience (N41 P2K3), 5:00pm–6:30pm Pre-booking required, charge €49
Drumsna
- Mad Hatters Tea Party Drumsna Community Centre (N41 D9P9), 1:00pm–3:00pm Charge €10
Keshcarrigan
- Keshcarrigan Gathering Keshcarrigan Village, 11:00am – late
Kiltyclogher
- Open Weekend at Sean MacDiarmada’s Cottage Corranmore, Kiltyclogher, all day
Manorhamilton
- Parke’s Castle – Free Admission Kilmore, Fivemilebourne (F91 FP71), 10:00am–5:15pm
- Local Market and Craft Fair at Parke’s Castle Kilmore, Fivemilebourne (F91 FP71), 12:00pm–4:00pm
- The Big Leitrim Print Printmaking Studio, Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Main Street, 10:00am–4:00pm Pre-booking required
- Manorhamilton Historical Society Exhibition TA Golden, Main Street, 2:00pm–6:00pm
Tullaghan
- Tullaghan Heritage Festival Tullaghan Community Centre (F91 EVP8), 12:00pm–10:00pm
- Leitrim Cycling Festival and More 2025 Tullaghan Community Centre (F91 EVP8), 8:00am–8:00pm
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