Introduction

Welcome to the Website of the Lough-an-Leagh Environmental Group. The group is concerned about the ecology, archaeology and Heritage of the Lough An Leagh. Our mission is to protect and preserve the Environment and Heritage of the Lough-An-Leagh mountain and it's hinterland.

The Lough-an-Leagh is a region of high landscape value situated in east Cavan between the towns of Bailieborough and Kingscourt, it covers an area of approx 3 kilometres in length by up to 1 Kilometre wide and rises to a height of 344 meters (1119 ft) above sea level, it is an area of outstanding natural beauty offering spectacular panoramic views of up to fourteen surrounding counties of the Irish countryside.

It's name Lough-an-leagh comes from Lough-an-Leighis or Lake of the Cures. It's former name was Sliabh Gaileng-The Mountains of the Gailenga. Lough-an-Leagh is steeped in history and folklore covering the Neolithic, Stone age, Celtic and Norman periods. There are three Stone age Cairns on the mountain, these are recognised by Duchas and should be treasured and protected.