Discover Drumshanbo: Whiskey, Music and Experiences

Drumshanbo offers a range of reasons to visit that can shape the character of a trip: a distillery tour with tastings, traditional Irish music and dance, insights into the town’s past, and outdoor activities. You can tailor your holiday plans to the interests that appeal to you most—culture and history, or experiences on the water and at Sliabh an Iarainn.

Whiskey and Tastings

The Shed Distillery produces Irish Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Whiskey. On a tour, visitors get to see a fully operational distillery; the tour includes two tastings led by an expert. Production and tasting are therefore both central to the visitor experience. Whiskey enthusiasts can get to know Drumshanbo not only through the finished product, but also by planning a guided tour as a separate activity.

The two tastings are part of the tour, not a separate detail about the offering. Together with insights into the production process, they provide a clear focus for travellers interested in drinks culture. A holiday rental in Drumshanbo is an accommodation option you can look into if you have chosen the town as your base; which of the various experiences will shape your days is a matter of personal interest.

Music, Festival and Local History

The week-long Joe Mooney Summer School takes place in Drumshanbo every July. The programme features traditional Irish music, singing and dance. Its set duration and three focus areas give music lovers a specific reason to consider visiting in July when planning their trip. An Tóstal has continued in Drumshanbo as an annual festival.

The town’s past can also be explored through different ways of remembering it. The exhibition Glimpses of the Past features photographs, documents and memorabilia about Drumshanbo’s history. It is located above the Credit Union offices at The Square. The exhibition offers its own way of exploring local history: images, written records and objects are presented together, showing different ways of preserving the past.

The Sliabh an Iarainn Visitor Centre is located at Acres Lake. A short audiovisual presentation offers impressions and views of nearby lakes, mountains and places. It complements the exhibition on Drumshanbo’s history with a look at the surrounding landscape. If you are interested in culture and finding your bearings, you can keep these two distinct perspectives in mind when planning, without treating them as a combined visit.

Water and Outdoor Activities

For active experiences, Lough Allen Adventure offers kayaking and SUP tours through Drumshamazon. There are also guided outdoor experiences at Sliabh an Iarainn. These offer different focuses: kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on the one hand, and guided experiences at Sliabh an Iarainn on the other. If you would rather include physical activity in your trip than visit exhibitions or enjoy music, these offerings can help guide your choices.

Nearby Places

Nearby places: Drumsna, Fenagh, Carrigallen, Dromahair, Kinlough, Cloone, Kilclare and Drumnafinnila.

For the overview of the wider area: County Leitrim.