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Driving around Co. Leitrim, taking in some beautiful countryside. We stopped at this rarity – building in Ireland using corrugated iron is unusual. Lurganboy Church of Ireland church is a rare example of a corrugated-iron church, making it a valuable part to the architectural heritage of County Leitrim. Built in 1862, this ‘tin church’ is located on the outskirts of the small village of Lurganboy on an elevated site in the picturesque setting of the hills of Leitrim. The church retains many original features including cast-iron lattice windows and decoratively-painted glass. The neat graveyard contained within a stone wall and the wrought-iron gates all contribute to the setting of the structure. The significance of the building was recognised by The Heritage Council which awarded money for its conservation in c.2002. The building stands within a late medieval artillery fort.