News - Carrick-on-Shannon
Simon report shows no available HAP property in two local towns
The report reveals issues around affordable housing in the key towns in Leitrim and Westmeath
Apr 26, 2021 12:17
'Scant regard for public health' - Garda Chief hits out at Carrick funeral attendees
The most senior Garda in the north-west revealed the extent of the Garda operation to manage a large traveller funeral in Carrick-on-Shannon last month
Mar 29, 2021 17:43
€20,000 worth of fines issued by Garda over Carrick-on-Shannon funerals
Several large scale funerals in the area resulted in a significant expenditure of garda resources, according to a senior Garda.
Mar 29, 2021 13:54
Leitrim Gardaí seize substantial amount of drugs following roadside checkpoint
The vehicle of a man in his 30s was searched following positive readings of cocaine and cannabis from a roadside drugs test.
Mar 25, 2021 18:21
Carrick businessman says dietary concerns have no place in planning process
Concerns about obesity and fast food outlets in close proximity to schools have led to some people in Carrick-on-Shannon objecting to new McDonalds planned for the town
Mar 25, 2021 13:24
Discovery of body in Carrick-on-Shannon not being investigated as suspicious
The body of the man in his 20s was discovered just after 8am causing a huge shock in the town.
Mar 22, 2021 18:08
Post mortem to take place on body found in Carrick-on-Shannon
The body of the young man was discovered inside the chapel just after 8am after the alarm was raised by gardai and local workmen
Mar 22, 2021 14:37
Controversial plans for 'destination centre' in Carrick-on-Shannon scrapped
Over 10,000 signatures had been signed by locals who were opposed to the project which was first mooted last July
Mar 15, 2021 14:11
80 fines and 2 arrests following Carrick-on-Shannon funeral
Pavee Point is condemning the incident and says it's not acceptable for large gatherings like this to take place during a pandemic.
Mar 12, 2021 12:26
Pavee Point 'shocked' by scenes of large funeral in Leitrim
Dozens of people not from the town flooded into Carrick-on-Shannon earlier this week.
Mar 12, 2021 08:50
Large crowd at Leitrim funeral "slap in the face" to locals obeying Covid rules
People in the town are very angry and frustrated
Mar 11, 2021 16:54
Gardai confirm breaches of Covid rules ahead of large Leitrim funeral
Garda checkpoints were established throughout the day
Mar 10, 2021 18:38
McDonalds to lodge planning for new outlet in Carrick-on-Shannon
Fast-food chain McDonalds is applying for planning permission to establish an outlet in Carrick-on-Shannon. A planning notice published today details that the
Mar 4, 2021 12:29
Streetscape works resume in Carrick-on-Shannon
Works on completing the streetscape in Carrick-on-Shannon have resumed in the last 24 hours. Leitrim County Council has confirmed that the contractors are
Feb 23, 2021 09:46Shannonside Newsletter
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