Leitrim

Leitrim is also good for your career, with plenty of well paid jobs available from indigenous and global-facing companies, some of which are part of ever-expanding regional tech, MedTech and financial-sector clusters.

Notable local employers include AvantCard, MCI (Mirror Controls International), Elastometall, Cora Systems,VistaMed and Abbott. The surge in Remote Working and entrepreneurs relocating to the county can be seen in new hubs that are filling up fast.

The Hive offers fast connectivity and space for start-ups as well as landing spaces for employees whose company HQs may be elsewhere. A  short drive to Manorhamilton where you’ll find ManorHUB which provides a collaborative, modern and innovative work space for creative and remote professionals who are looking for a business environment to grow and develop surrounded by the beauty of North Leitrim. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new W8 Centre which houses a co-working space, offices, holiday cottages and Osta cafe.

Leitrim and its idyllic nature makes the perfect home for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of bigger cities, while still being closely connected to major towns like Sligo and Carrick-on-Shannon, Bundoran and Longford.

Creativity is also a strong feature here and the county is home to dozens of movie directors, producers, writers and musicians. Writer John McGahern hailed from Aughawillan while actress, director and writer Marion Quinn and husband producer and photographer Tommy Weir, call Leitrim home. In 2010, former Ireland rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll and actor, comedian and writer Amy Huberman got married at the stunning Lough Rynn Castle.

This arts and literary heritage is reflected in the work of the Dock Arts Centre in Carrick and The Glens Centre in Manorhamilton. With plenty of annual festivals including the Ballinamore Family Festival, the Five Glens Arts Festival and the Carrick Carnival Festival, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

For the more adventurous type, the River Shannon, which passes through the county offers activities such as canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddling. There’s also a Moon River Cruise that can be booked for private parties or enjoyed with others.

Located in the centre of Connacht, Leitrim is a well-connected county nestled between many different towns, Manorhamilton is close to the Atlantic coast of Sligo and Bundoran and an hour to Enniskillen. Carrick is less than two hours’ drive to Dublin.

So, let’s take a look at the key Leitrim stats:

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