A unique project is underway in Leitrim in recent weeks which will help walkers and visitors, as well as helping preserve local heritage.
The project will involve 54 townland names being placed on waymarker posts along the 56 kilometre 'Leitrim Way' between Manorhamilton and Leitrim village.
The project was funded through grant aid from the Department of Rural and Community Development which was accessed by the Leitrim Way Management Committee.
It will see the names of the townlands displayed in both Irish and English on each waymarker post.
Bryan Fennell, Rural Recreation Officer with Leitrim Development Company says the townland names will be of practical help, as well as creating an awareness of local heritage and culture.
'It will help with navigation, but also it keeps that name alive.
I'm not a native of Leitrim but having something like this will be very good from my point of view as I walk through the county to acknowledge where I currently am.
There's lots of new residents in Leitrim as well and it helps them understands where they are, y'know you probably know your own townland but you mightn't know your neighbouring one, so having little things like this along the way will be very beneficial.'
