News - Finola Armstrong McGuire
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 11:19
Carrick cinema to reopen soon under new chain
The Carrick facility has been closed for the past couple of weeks after it was sold.
Jan 19, 2026 07:19
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
Shop local appeal as Christmas countdown continues
Towns throughout the Shannonside Northern Sound region will be busy with shoppers over the next two days.
Dec 20, 2025 08:55
Carrick jetty reopens after massive fire last night
Two boats were destroyed in the blaze, but it has been confirmed no one was injured.
Nov 5, 2025 16:44
PODCAST: Boat owner reveals relief over massive Carrick fire
A forensic examination is under way to determine the cause of the boat fire last night.
Nov 5, 2025 13:26
President of Carrick Chamber of Commerce says cash is still king
It comes as customers around the region struggled to make purchases following Storm Éowyn, with card readers in many shops and businesses temporarily out of action amidst power cuts.
Feb 3, 2025 11:32
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
President of Carrick chamber says bypass is 'badly needed'
It's expected the project will go to planning early next year and will open around 2030.
Dec 31, 2024 09:49
President of Carrick Chamber says 2024 was a good year for the town
Finola says 2024 was a decent one for business in Carrick.
Dec 27, 2024 09:52
Carrick Chamber calls for U-turn on post office relocation
It's due to move from St George's Terrace to Glancy's Supervalu in Cortober in the new year.
Dec 12, 2024 08:20
Lack of Carrick-based councillor 'very disappointing'
Finola Armstrong McGuire runs a business in the town and was a Fine Gael councillor for 10 years, but quit politics last month.
Jul 2, 2024 13:28
Building work to start on 90-bed Carrick nursing home this year
The HSE community nursing unit will be based on the Leitrim Road just outside Carrick.
May 22, 2024 13:21
Bypass only solution to Carrick traffic woes according to senior Garda
High traffic levels combined with intensive streetscape works have left locals unhappy with the current situation.
Oct 4, 2021 13:22Shannonside Newsletter
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