St. George’s Heritage and Visitor Centre combines the stories of three historically important buildings in Carrick-on- Shannon: St. George’s Church, the Famine Workhouse and the Costello Chapel. A visit to these sites begins at the St. George’s Heritage and Visitor centre, where the story of Leitrim, its landscape, history and the hardships faced by its people during the 1800s is introduced in an audio-visual presentation.
St. George’s Church was established in 1827. It has been fully restored and its airy interior is lit by the glowing colours of beautiful stained glass windows. The Visitor Centre houses a small historical exhibition that includes artefacts and interpretive material depicting the ‘Twin Traditions’ that mingle ancient Gaelic roots with Plantation culture.