the west side of Lough Allen were denuded for the making for Charcoal for Iron works around Slieve Anierin. Immense piles of cleared timber existed at Drumshanbo in 1782. Throughout at least the 19th and 20th centuries, fairs were held at Drumshanbo on- 12 February (or 15th), 12 May (or 17th), 11 (or 16) July, 6 October, and 16 November. In 1925, Drumshanbo village comprised 77 houses, 17 being licensed to sell alcohol. Some 500 victims of the Great Famine are buried at a famine-period burial ground at Drumshanbo. Historical figures include Father Canice Mooney (1911-1963), a respected Franciscan nuascoláirí (new scholar), was born in Drumshanbo. An academic he wrote books on the Irish Franciscans. International relations Twin towns – Sister cities Drumshanbo is twinned with Locquirec in Brittany, France, and Emerson, Georgia, United States. Notable residents Singer songwriter and Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan has been a Drumshanbo resident since 1973. References Primary sources Secondary sources Towns and villages in County Leitrim Populated places on the River Shannon