Leitrim Carrick-On-Shannon News
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No injuries reported after single-vehicle crash on N4 outside Carrick
South Leitrim communities urged to conserve water as reservoirs run low
Leitrim firm teams up with Dublin financial services company in €360 million deal
'Carrick-on-Shannon and the wider Leitrim region deserve access to world-class financial planning, and that is exactly what this partnership will deliver' - CEO Wealthwise, an award winning financial adviser business with offices located in Carrick-on-Shannon, has teamed up with financial ser
Hedge causing “extremely dangerous” situation – meeting told
Leitrim County Council were urged to remove a section of hedge along the R201 road Leitrim County Council were urged to remove a section of hedge along the R201 road at this week's Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District. Cllr Sean McGowan (FF) tabled a motion calling for the work to be done as
RIP: Leitrim woman remembered as someone who ‘always had a smile on her face’
Tributes and condolences have been shared following the passing of Gertrude (Gertie) McKeon, who died peacefully at Sligo University Hospital on Saturday, May 9. Fond memories are being shared following the passing of a Leitrim woman described as “a wonderful person.” Gertrude (Gertie) McKeon
National strike about 'more than just money' says Leitrim ambulance workers
Around 2,000 SIPTU members of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) are on strike until Wednesday at 8 am Ambulance workers in Leitrim joined the national strike action for better working conditions and pay. The strike follows the failure of unions and the Government to make a deal for staff w
Leitrim artists go incognito for Jack and Jill Charity Art Sale
Leitrim artists Karen Comerton, Rachel Webb and Catherine Gray are among the contributors donating anonymous artworks to the Incognito 2026 fundraiser. It’s been revealed that a number of Leitrim artists have gone into hiding for this year’s incognito online art sale in aid of the Jack and Ji
Leitrim woman honoured as North West Hospice Hero 2026 for years of fundraising efforts
North West Hospice has named Carrick-on-Shannon’s Kathleen Flanagan its 2026 Hospice Hero in recognition of her long-standing fundraising and volunteer work. Leitrim woman Kathleen Flanagan has been honoured as North West Hospice’s 2026 Hospice Hero in recognition of her many years of dedicat
Thousands raised as Leitrim Daffodil Day cheque handed over
A cheque for €35,000 raised on Daffodil Day was handed over at the Landmark hotel this week. Over €35,000 was raised in Leitrim on Daffodil Day this year, according to the Irish Cancer Society. The money was raised across fundraisers held in Leitrim Village, Ballinamore, Carrick-on-Shannon, D
Leitrim competitors take part in National Fitness Inclusion Games celebrating ability
Three IWA Carrick-on-Shannon members joined over 160 athletes with disabilities at the Fitness Inclusion Games, a Hyrox-inspired event promoting inclusive sport ability. Three members from Irish Wheelchair Assoication (IWA) Carrick-on-Shannon joined more than 160 people with physical disabili
Leitrim Gardaí appeal for information following a series of criminal damage incidents
'Serious mistake': Strong objection lodged over proposed gym and housing development in Leitrim
A strong objection has been lodged against plans for a 24-hour gym and apartments in Carrick-on-Shannon, citing traffic congestion and road safety. A strong submission opposing the proposed development of a 24-hour gym and apartments in Carrick-on-Shannon has been lodged, citing “an already f
Leitrim being urged to come out and support the FTD Brothers this Sunday
Jordan and Cian Adams have already raised more than £1 million for their non-profit foundation and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Leitrim people are being urged to come out and support the FTD Brothers this Sunday, May 10, in Carrick-on-Shannon as they take on an extraordinary challenge - r
'Men’s Sheds are a cornerstone of community life' - €13k for Leitrim groups
Groups in Aughavas, Ballinamore and Killenummery are to receive €3,000, while Carrick-on-Shannon will €1,911 The group in Kinlough will get €420 while North Leitrim Men’s Group will recieve €1,593. Funding has been announced for a number of Leitrim Men's Shed across the county. A funding init
More visitors come to Leitrim town as it aims to repeat historic win
Since its landmark win last October, the Leitrim town has wasted no time building on its success, with a team of over 60 volunteers rolling out new clean-ups, planting and public space improvements designed to enhance both community life and the visitor experience. Ireland’s Tidiest Town, Car
Leitrim girl takes gold at prestigious MMA championship in Greece
12-year-old Zoe Szemendrey, from south Leitrim, represented Ireland at the prestigious event which took place in Athens this week and was crowned the winner after defeating her opponents in less than three minutes. A young Leitrim girl has taken home the gold at European Mixed Martial Arts Ch
'I don't believe in St. Patrick anymore': Resident of Leitrim town shocked to find snake in home
Bernie Phelan, from Cortober, arrived home to find a snake in her house last weekend. “It was a bit scary,” said Bernie Phelan, a Carrick-on-Shannon resident who got a shock last weekend when she arrived home to find a snake in her house. But this wasn’t the first time she had met this slithe
Hammer wielded by man after he was refused entry in Leitrim
Judge says accused gets “one opportunity” to engage with supports when he appeared at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court Michael Healy, of 28 Hazelwood Park, Elphin, Co Roscommon, appeared before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court in relation to events on July 20, 2023. The court heard one char