News - Carrick-on-Shannon
John McGahern remembered fondly on 20th anniversary of his death
The local writer is best known for his acclaimed novel Amongst Women and That They May Face the Rising Sun.
Mar 30, 2026 08:10
Gardaí attend scene of collision in Carrick-on-Shannon
It's been reported the collision caused heavy traffic and tailbacks in the area.
Mar 27, 2026 18:10
Gardaí warn locals of suspicious vehicle in Carrick-on-Shannon area
They are reporting a brown 2026 landcruiser driven by a man selling knives and tools.
Mar 26, 2026 11:53
Over 5,000 people on live register in Shannonside region
The Live Register is a monthly CSO survey that counts people under 65 registering for Jobseeker's Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance, or Jobseeker's Pay Related Benefit.
Mar 24, 2026 07:25
Minister confirms rural households to be supported in government fuel measures
A final decision on what to include in a package of measures will be decided this evening before being brought to Cabinet tomorrow morning.
Mar 23, 2026 18:04
Minister Dara Calleary launches 2026 Tidy Towns competition in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 23, 2026 13:29
Tidy Towns competition set to be launched in Carrick on Shannon today
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 23, 2026 07:29
Granard Gardaí arrest two men over four stolen motorbikes
They were arrested on Friday after Granard Gardaí stopped a vehicle transporting the stolen motorbikes near the Longford-Leitrim border.
Mar 22, 2026 12:13
Over 7,300 cars across the region failed NCT so far this year
Castlerea had the highest pass rate in the region at 49.13%.
Mar 21, 2026 13:22
Minister Calleary to launch TidyTowns competition in Carrick
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 19, 2026 07:50
Further celebration of Carrick's TidyTowns success
The 2026 national Tidy Towns competition will be officially launched next Monday.
Mar 18, 2026 13:43
Carrick set for national TidyTowns launch
Carrick-on-Shannon was crowned Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025.
Mar 18, 2026 07:51
Driver hospitalised after four-vehicle crash in Carrick
Three cars and a van collided on the Leitrim Road at around 1.30pm on St Patrick's Day.
Mar 18, 2026 06:05
Work of volunteers to be celebrated at Carrick-on-Shannon parade
It follows the town being crowned overall winner of Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025.
Mar 17, 2026 11:19Shannonside Newsletter
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