| Carrigallen Carraig Álainn
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| Motto: As Lámha a Chéile | |
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Carrigallen
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Leitrim |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Urban | 257 |
| • Rural | 681 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | IST (WEST) (UTC-1) |
| Irish Grid Reference | H232031 |
Carrigallen (Irish: Carraig Álainn) is a small village in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is located on the R201 and R203 roads in the east of the county. The English translation of Carraig Álainn is "beautiful rock".
The village is set between the north and south shores of Town Lake and is an excellent angling centre. In the centre of the town is the Corn Mill theatre which has an extensive and varied programme of entertainment from drama (amateur and professional) to variety shows, music and poetry. The theatre which has been recently refurbished has excellent facilities. There is some magnificent scenery around the town.
Killahurk Ring Fort can be reached 2 km from the village. The ringfort is 500m west of Carrigallen Lough and is a good example of an early medieval enclosure.
St. Patrick is said to have passed through this region. While there he baptised followers at St. Patrick's holy well in Aghawillin and before leaving the region he blessed the ancient graveyard of Errew. The 16th century graveyard is situated about 2 miles east of Carrigallen overlooking Gulladoo Lake. Margaret Haughery (1813–1882) came from Carrigallen.
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The population in 2002 was 257 and this had risen to 938 by 2006.