Lettermacaward

54°47′51″N 8°16′57″W / 54.7975°N 8.2825°W / 54.7975; -8.2825CountryIrelandProvinceUlsterCountyCounty DonegalElevation78 m (256 ft)Irish Grid ReferenceG818944Leitir Mhic an Bhaird is the only official name. The anglicized spelling Lettermacaward has no official status.

Leitir Mhic an Bhaird or Leitir Mhic a' Bhaird (anglicised as Lettermacaward)^[1] is a Gaeltacht village in the Rosses region of County Donegal, Ireland. The village, known colloquially as Leitir (pronounced letcher), is between the larger towns of Glenties and Dungloe. It is also a civil parish in the historic barony of Boylagh.^[2]

Irish language

There are approximately 650 people living in the Leitir Mhic an Bhaird ED and 19% Irish speakers.

Amenities

The village has two shops, 'Clerkin's', a family run service station, and 'Gallagher's Stop & Shop'. There are 3 pubs; Elliott's, the Gweebarra Bar, and Packie's Bar.

Sport

The local Gaelic games club is Na Rossa.

Civil parish of Lettermacaward

The civil parish contains the village of Lettermacaward.^[2]

Townlands

The civil parish contains the following townlands:^[2]

See also

• List of populated places in Ireland

References

External links

• Further information on the area
• Irish language study 2006