Dromod
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| Coordinates: 53°52′00″N 7°55′00″W / 53.8667°N 7.9167°WCoordinates: 53°52′00″N 7°55′00″W / 53.8667°N 7.9167°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Leitrim |
| Elevation | 282 m (925 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 356 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | IST (WEST) (UTC-1) |
| Irish Grid Reference | N055907 |
Dromod (Irish: Dromad, meaning "long ridge, or back of the wood") is a village in County Leitrim, Ireland. Dromod is a noted fishing village beside Bofin and Boderg, which are threaded by the River Shannon. Built along the River Shannon, this is a Tidy Towns winner with a modern harbour frequented by cruiser traffic. The Bog Oak water feature in the centre of the village, entitled 'The Weeping Tree', and was made by a local craftsman from a piece of bog oak which was found nearby.
Between 2006 and 2011 the population of Dromod increased from 210 to 356, an increase of 69.5%.
In the later Middle Ages the place was called "Dromode mac Shanley" in recognition of the dominant Mac Shanly sept of Muintir Eolais. The town is mentioned once in the Irish Annals- "1473: A great war broke out in Muintir-Eolais; and much was destroyed between them, both by burning and slaying. An attack was made by Mac Rannall on the town of Mac Shanly, and the town was burned, and Donough, the son of Donough Mac Shanly, and many others, were slain by him".
Dromod Iron works was in production sometime after AD 1693 until probably AD 1747.Pig iron brought to Dromod Finery forge was used to produce an malleable iron product, for transportation to Dublin and Limerick.
Through at least the 19th and 20th centurys, an impressive seven annual fairs were held at Dromod- January 1, March 28 (or 29th), May 15, June 26 (or 29th), August 14, October 10 (or 11th), and December 11.
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