Lettermore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lettermore Leitir Móir
Village
Tigh Phlunkett and Siopa Phlunkett, public house and shop, Lettermore
Lettermore Location in Ireland
Country	Ireland
Province	Connacht
County	County Galway
Elevation	1 m (3 ft)
Population  (2022)	542
Irish Grid Reference	L887279
As this is a Gaeltact village, the Irish Leitir Móir is the official name.

Lettermore (which means "great rough hillside" in Irish) is a small village in County Galway, Ireland. It is also the name of the island where the village is located. This island is connected to the mainland by a road. In Lettermore, most people speak Irish, making it a special place called a Gaeltacht.

Discover Lettermore: An Irish-Speaking Island

Lettermore is a unique place in County Galway, Ireland. The village and the island share the same name. The name "Lettermore" comes from the Irish words "Leitir Móir," meaning "great rough hillside." It is part of a special area where the Irish language is still spoken every day.

What is a Gaeltacht?

A Gaeltacht (pronounced "Gael-tahkt") is a special area in Ireland. In these places, the main language spoken every day is Irish. It is important for keeping the Irish language alive. Lettermore is one of these special Gaeltacht villages.

The Island of Lettermore

The island of Lettermore is actually split into two parts. The eastern side is called Lettermore. The western side is known as Lettercallow. In Irish, Lettercallow is "Leitir Calaidh," which means "rough hillside by a marshy area." Both parts of the island are connected by roads. This makes it easy to explore the whole area.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Lettermore has changed over many years. For example, in 1841, there were 844 people. By 1991, the population had gone down to 508. However, in recent years, the population has grown a little. In 2022, 542 people lived in Lettermore.