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Kinlough (/kɪnˈlɒx/ kin-LOKH; Irish: Cionn Locha, meaning "head of the lake") is a village in north County Leitrim. It lies between the Dartry Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, and between the River Duff and the River Drowes, at the head of Lough Melvin. It borders counties Donegal and Fermanagh and is near Yeats Country. It lies 2.5 miles from Bundoran, Co. Donegal, and across Lough Melvin from Garrison, Co. Fermanagh.
Contents
- Map of Kinlough Co Leitrim Ireland
- Amenities
- Demographics
- Tourist attractions
- Education
- Transport
- Notable people
- References
Map of Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
Amenities
The village has a library, pre-school, montessori school, after school care, primary school, community pitch, community hall and folk museum. A Church of Ireland and a Catholic church. Pubs, restaurant and take-aways.
Demographics
The village population stood at approximately 350 since the Great Hunger. The 2006 census showed an increase for the first time in one hundred and fifty years. The 2011 census figures show the population at 1,018, an increase of 47% on 2006.
Tourist attractions
Lough Melvin (Irish: Lough Meilbhe) is internationally renowned for its unique range of plants and animals. As well as its early run of Atlantic Salmon, the lake boasts three trout species including the legendary Giolla Rua. The first salmon of the year is caught regularly on the River Drowes which runs from the lake. Within the catchment area, the endangered globeflower, molinia meadows and sessile oak woodlands can be found. Lough Melvin straddles the border with part of it in Garrison, Co. Fermanagh. The view from the village looks up to The Dartry Mountain often mistakenly referred to as 'Aroo Mountain' probably because Aroo Lough is situated on the south side of the mountain. Ahanlish, Glenade and Truskmore Mountains are also visible.
Nearby at Glenade (about 7.5 miles south east) is Poll na mBear (Cave of the Bears) where some of the best preserved examples of Irish brown bear bones were recovered by cavers in May 1997.
Education
The Four Masters School, is the village primary school. It is named after the Annals of the Four Masters, historical writings produced by Irish historians of the early 17th century. The school has 145 pupils and 6 teachers.
Transport
Kinlough is served by two Bus Éireann routes on Fridays only. Route 483 to Sligo and route 495 to Manorhamilton. Both routes also provide a link between Kinlough, Bundoran and Ballyshannon.