Leitrim

/ ˈliːtrɪm /

noun

a county of N Republic of Ireland in Connacht province, on Donegal Bay: agricultural. County town: Carrick-on-Shannon. Pop: 25 799 (2002). Area: 1525 sq km (589 sq miles)

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The Cavan & Leitrim railway starts from Belturbet and soon leaves the county to the west.

Coming up redheaded curates from the county Leitrim, rinsing empties and old man in the cellar.

There was once a grown-up lad in the County Leitrim, and he was strong and lively, and the son of a rich farmer.

The Commons begged to have the trial in their House before business began, and all assembled to greet the Leitrim champion.

Mr. Jones of Leitrim took up the challenge for an Irishman of his county who "had never worn linen or woollen."

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