News - Carrick-on-Shannon
Funding announced for popular Carrick on Shannon primary school
The national school’s pupil numbers have almost doubled in the past 10 years, with around 500 enrolled now.
Apr 1, 2025 13:51
Garda investigation ongoing following four-vehicle collision in Carrick-on-Shannon
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the incident.
Mar 30, 2025 07:24
Gardai issue appeal over Carrick teen missing for nearly three days
Kieran Cawley, 17, was last seen on Wednesday at around 9am.
Mar 28, 2025 21:16
€1.3m worth of funding allocated to Carrick bypass project
It's expected the project will go to planning later this year and will open around 2030.
Mar 28, 2025 16:38
Brazilian man behind brothels in several local towns jailed for nine years
They were in Longford town, Ballymahon, Ballaghaderreen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon town and other areas.
Mar 26, 2025 20:32
Businessman raises safety concerns at Carrick-on-Shannon train station
He says it's due to a lack of car-parking at the station.
Mar 26, 2025 17:52
PODCAST: Landmark dementia day care service opens in Carrick
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland has opened the centre in St Patrick's Community Hospital in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Mar 24, 2025 13:41
PODCAST: Leitrim Down syndrome actors' stunning performance in Carrick
It was held in the Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Mar 24, 2025 13:10
LISTEN: Protest held in Carrick-on-Shannon in solidarity with people of Gaza
It comes as tens of thousands took to the streets across the country to protest Israel's attack on Gaza and the breaking of its ceasefire agreed with Hamas.
Mar 22, 2025 18:59
Gaza solidarity rallies taking place across Shannonside region
The first of the local protests took place at 5.30 yesterday evening in Boyle with further gatherings in Roscommon town and Carrick-on-Shannon today.
Mar 22, 2025 08:52
Planning approval for former Carrick on Shannon food store
The new owners Taustop Limited is seeking to change the use of the building from retail to guest accommodation.
Mar 21, 2025 13:00
Former head of the HSE says drugs are prevalent across the region
Up to 100 people attended Paul Reid's talk on drugs in Cortober, Carrick-on-Shannon, last night.
Mar 20, 2025 08:27
Former HSE head to host drug talk in Leitrim this evening
Paul Reid lives in Carrick and is the chairman of the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use.
Mar 19, 2025 13:26
Boaters warned of low-hanging wires at Hartley Bridge
A recent inspection confirmed that damage from Storm Éowyn has caused an ESB poll sag over the water, with the power lines now hanging lower than usual.
Mar 16, 2025 14:21Shannonside Newsletter
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