Lanesborough–Ballyleague (Irish: Béal Átha Liag),[2] more commonly known simply as Lanesborough, is a town in the midlands of Ireland.

The original name of the town, Athliag, means Ford of Stones – derived from the flagstones placed across the river to assist the crossing.

[3][not specific enough to verify] A further bridge was built in 1667 and survived till 1690 when it was destroyed by Colonel O'Reilly to stop the Williamite army under General Kirk.

The two towns have separate Gaelic Athletic Association football teams: Rathcline and St Faithleachs.

The annual regatta was reinstated in the 2000s and racing takes place for the traditional Shannon-One-Design dinghies over a weekend every September.

[citation needed] The Electricity Supply Board and Bord na Móna are among the largest employers in the area.