News - Carrick-on-Shannon
No X-ray unit planned for Carrick's new community hospital
Construction of the facility is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of this year.
Feb 25, 2026 13:35
€20m announced for new 90 bed nursing home in Carrick
The announcement is part of the 2026 HSE Capital Plan.
Feb 24, 2026 12:00
Parade to celebrate Fairtrade 'Fairbruary' in Carrick this morning
It is hoped to encourage people to choose Fairtrade products and support farmers and workers worldwide.
Feb 24, 2026 08:25
€1.5m allocated to Carrick on Shannon bypass project
The entire Carrick bypass will cost up to €500 million and aims to address big traffic problems in the town.
Feb 17, 2026 12:00
Only three local gardai appointed to Roads Policing Unit last year
An Garda Síochána missed its staff commitments for roads policing for the second year in a row.
Feb 11, 2026 13:33
Carrick roundabout nearly fully repaired after crash damage
A car failed to stop for the gardai at around 2.30 on Sunday morning, and then collided with the Shannon roundabout.
Feb 11, 2026 13:23
Serious concern raised over 'deterioration' of Leitrim roads
At this month's meeting of Carrick Municipal District, Enda Stenson tabled a motion requesting that the council deploy its road patching unit as soon as possible to carry out urgent repairs across rural areas.
Feb 11, 2026 07:21
Green Party representative welcomes plans for large solar farm in Carrick
Elgin Energy Services looked for planning permission for the energy project just off the Boyle Road.
Feb 10, 2026 12:52
Roscommon solar farm given the green light
Elgin Energy Services looked for planning permission for this solar farm on a 93-acre site just off the Boyle Road in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Feb 9, 2026 13:41
Over 3,600 cars failed NCT test across region so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Feb 8, 2026 09:17
Carrick cinema has reopened under new operator
It had been closed for around a month after it was sold last year.
Feb 5, 2026 07:36
Driver caught speeding at 190kph near Carrick
The detection was made on the N4 at Aughamore, near Annaduff.
Feb 4, 2026 08:10
PODCAST: Special reception held to honour Carrick's TidyTowns glory
A civic reception was held in the council's headquarters - after the town won the overall award last October.
Jan 30, 2026 13:20
Rail passengers advised of delays to local service
Iarnród Éireann confirmed the disruption is due to to congestion caused by flooding at multiple locations.
Jan 27, 2026 07:39Shannonside Newsletter
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