News - Carrick
Train lines serving local region see increase in passenger numbers
The figures come as Irish Rail highlight the importance of reporting incidents on services to it's anti-social text line.
Apr 25, 2026 11:45
LISTEN AND WATCH: Around 400 people attend peaceful fuel protest in Carrick
Dozens of the protesters carried tricolours.
Apr 12, 2026 12:48
WATCH: Major tailbacks continue in Carrick as tractors crawl in fuel protest
Several tractors have been circling the town all day, in a protest over fuel prices.
Apr 10, 2026 19:53
Transport Minister vows to continue to invest in Carrick bypass
Minister Darragh O'Brien cut the ribbon on a 7km stretch of the N5, bypassing Frenchpark, last week.
Mar 30, 2026 07:21
Man hospitalised after crash between Carrick and Boyle
Two cars collided on the N4 near the Cootehall turn at around 12.20 this afternoon.
Feb 6, 2026 14:34
Health Minister lays first brick on new €38m nursing home in Carrick
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill visited the site on the Leitrim Road this evening, to mark the start of construction.
May 2, 2025 17:40
Planning for long-awaited Carrick bypass to be lodged by the end of this year
Leitrim County Council says it hopes to submit the plans to An Bord Pleanála in the final three months of this year.
Mar 31, 2025 13:35
Gardaí appeal to road users to lower speed after St Patrick's Weekend
285 motorists were caught using phones while behind the wheel over the weekend across the country.
Mar 18, 2025 17:00
Business owners affected by power outages urged to liaise with local authorities
It comes as thousands in the region are still impacted by the lack of electricity and water caused by Storm Éowyn.
Jan 31, 2025 14:17
Learner driver in Carrick allegedly 14 times over the drink-driving limit
Gardai stopped and searched his vehicle while on mobile patrol in the area.
Sep 4, 2024 22:51
New hopes for university building and community centre in Carrick
The councils are also promising to support the development of a much-needed community centre, or town hall, in the town.
Aug 15, 2024 07:20
Funding welcomed for adult disability respite unit in Leitrim
Minister of State for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte announced yesterday that €23m in capital funding has been allocated nationally.
Jul 16, 2024 07:39
Gardaí confirm missing Leitrim girl found safe and well
Emma Bannon was reported missing from the Carrick-on-Shannon area on Tuesday.
Jun 21, 2024 09:14
Sean McGowan, Enda Stenson and Des Guckian to retain seats in Carrick
Counting due to begin at 2pm.
Jun 8, 2024 13:07Shannonside Newsletter
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