Transport & Communication Infrastructure
Accessing Leitrim by Road
Leitrim is situated approximately 2 hours from Dublin and Belfast.
The South of the County is situated on the N4 Dublin-Sligo and N61 Sligo Athlone routes.
The North of the County is situated on the N16 connecting the Sligo and Belfast
or Derry and Larne ports.
Accessing Leitrim by Rail
There are 8 services from Carrick on Shannon to Dublin and 8 services from Dublin to Carrick on Shannon daily. For information on train timetable check www.irishrail.ie
Airport Access
Leitrim is in close proximity to Ireland West Airport www.irelandwestairport.ie which has scheduled flights to the UK and charter flights to Europe and Sligo airport www.sligoairport.com which links to Dublin.
Power
Sufficient power supply available in all 6 main towns to accommodate new industry. Further information on getting a new business connected is available on www.esb.ie/esbnetworks
Water and Waste Water Services
There is quality water and waste water infrastructure available to meet industry needs into the future. Contact the water services department of Leitrim County Council on 071 9650400 or check out www.leitrimcoco.ie
Broadband
We all expect broadband as a given for our home and business. In Leitrim, there are a number of different broadband options including:
MAN Systems
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) systems are available inCarrick on Shannon and Manorhamilton with a choice of carrier providing top class high speed broadband to cater to all business needs. Further information is available from eNet at info@e-net.ie or 061 274000 and www.enet.ie or check out the coverage maps below:
PDF Carrick on Shannon eNet Coverage
PDF Manorhamilton eNet Coverage
Eircom Enabled Exchanges
The following exchanges have been enabled: Carrick on Shannon, Ballinamore, Drumshanbo, Dromahaire, Manorhamilton, Mohill and Kinlough. Eircom plan to enable the following exchanges: Cloone, Carrigallen, Keshcarrigan, Drumsna, Leitrim Village and Rossinver.
Wireless Broadband
Check out your location to see what wireless providers are available in your area. Updated in Autumn 2013.
Broadband Providers By Area
For information on Broadband in general, check out some of the following useful sites:
www.getbroadband.ie
www.askcomreg.ie