News - Carrick-on-Shannon
Ambulances at the scene of two-car crash on Carrick-Boyle road
Two cars collided around Ardcarne while travelling in the direction of Carrick.
Jan 1, 2026 16:42
New bridge between Carrick-on-Shannon and Cootehall to go to tender in 2026
Up to 5 million euro will be spent on a replacement for Hartley Bridge.
Jan 1, 2026 12:53
Carrick-on-Shannon's flood-defence scheme to go to planning in 2026
The project has been worked on for several years, after the town was badly affected by flooding in 2009 and 2015.
Jan 1, 2026 09:13
Increase in Asian tourists to Carrick this year
Carrick Chamber says 2025 was a good year for business - slightly up on the previous year.
Dec 31, 2025 08:08
Planning application for long-awaited Carrick bypass to be lodged in 2026
It involves a 6-kilometre road around the town, from the Dublin Road to the Boyle Road.
Dec 28, 2025 12:55
Baptists to celebrate first Christmas in new Carrick chapel
Pastor of Carrick Baptist Church, Josh Moore, says Christmas is a day to celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ:
Dec 25, 2025 08:42
Christmas Goal miles across the region today and tomorrow
In Roscommon, an event is taking place at Padraig Pearses GAA club between 10-12.30 today whilst tomorrow at Clann na Gael GAA in Johnstown another event gets underway from 11.
Dec 25, 2025 08:42
HSE to hold free walk in flu vaccination clinics for local children
The Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine is a nasal spray administered into each nostril.
Dec 19, 2025 11:54
CCPC issues fines to two local businesses for failing to display prices
They're among 13 enforcement actions taken by the CCPC for breaches of consumer protection law nationwide.
Dec 17, 2025 13:49
Local surge in drug driving court cases
The number of drug-driving cases before local district courts has already surged past last year’s level.
Dec 16, 2025 12:54
Carrick-on-Shannon's cinema sold - but not closing down
It's understood a new operator will be taking over the business after it was sold recently.
Dec 13, 2025 10:46
Engaged man died from 'toxic' amount of alcohol and drugs, Carrick inquest hears
A sergeant said he was the victim of the many challenges facing society today.
Dec 11, 2025 13:55
WATCH: Hundreds line Carrick's streets as Santa arrives to switch on lights
There was a Christmas Lights Parade from the fire station down to the Market Yard beforehand.
Dec 6, 2025 21:15
Hundreds to attend Carrick Christmas Lights Parade this evening
Santa will switch on the lights in the Market Yard at 6 o'clock.
Dec 6, 2025 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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