Leitrim is the only border county without a road connection with Northern Ireland, and according to locals, it has suffered badly as a result. The people of Leitrim are now calling on the Minister for Foreign Affairs to end their isolation.
Report shows damaged bridge and roadway at Kiltyclogher in County Leitrim. The bridge was blown up in the early 1970s.
Footbridge, which was constructed at a later date.
Village of Kiltyclogher.
Map showing Leitrim and the counties that border it to the north.
Woman crossing the footbridge.
Interview with Lorcan Rooney, local historian.
Interview with Councillor Tony Ferguson, Fianna Fáil.
Rossinyer Post Office.
Roadblck between Garrison in County Fermanagh and Rossinyer in County Leitrim.
Interview with a man who farms land on both sides of the border.
River flowing under the pedestrian bridge.
Cloghore Frontier Post Customs and Excise.
Interview with Councillor Tony Ferguson.
The reporter is Eileen Magnier.
