Residents were treated to a spectacular sight as a colourful collection of hot air balloons passed through the skies over the village during this year's Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships.
The eye-catching balloons made for quite the spectacle as they drifted across the Leitrim countryside, providing some fantastic photo opportunities for those lucky enough to catch a glimpse.
The photos were posted by An Garda Síochána Sligo/Leitrim along with the caption,
“Great to see the hot air balloons flying over and landing in and around Leitrim Village. They are taking part in the Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships this week. The weather made it the perfect spectacle.”
The 54th Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships are taking place from September 19 to 25, with Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in Boyle, county Roscommon serving as the main base for this year's event.
Around 25 to 30 balloons are taking part, with pilots and crews travelling from Ireland and overseas for the week-long gathering. Flights generally take place in the early morning and evening, although launches are dependent on suitable weather and wind conditions.
The championships, affectionately known as "The Irish Meet", date back to 1971 and have grown into one of the most colourful fixtures on Ireland's annual events calendar.
5. Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships in Leitrim Village
An Garda Síochána