Carrick Events, Author at Carrick on Shannon Chamber

Carrick on Shannon Rapid River Responders team demonstrate the new River Rescue Robot

Carrick on Shannon Rapid River Responders have come to a possession of a river rescue robot. The purchase of this Rescue Robot was sponsored by the Carrick Chamber of Commerce.

This is a much needed equipment for Carrick on Shannon. The device can support up to 200 kilograms, and in emergencies, can tow two people back to shore or allow up to three people to stay afloat until rescue arrives.

Demonstration of the rescue robot can be seen by clicking the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/100089922051457/videos/845807900411961

Carrick on Shannon has retained its Purple Flag status for 2023

The Purple Flag Award is an initiative given to towns that offer residents and visitors an enjoyable and safe night out. It aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of the town between the hours of 5 pm and 5 am.

Areas awarded the Purple Flag are recognised for providing a vibrant and diverse mix of dining, entertainment and culture while promoting the safety and wellbeing of visitors and local residents.

Source: Donal o’Grady, Leitrim Observer, 03 Feb 2023

Carrick on Shannon wins the Ireland’s Best Kept Town Overall Award and Ireland’s Best Kept Small Town Award

Congratulations and a big thank you to all the hardworking Tidy Towns volunteers for bringing these awards to Carrick on Shannon.

Thank you to all the individuals and businesses, who made a massive effort and helped reaching this goal. This is a great achievement and will further enhance the ever growing popularity of Carrick on Shannon.

Minister Humphreys congratulates winners in Ireland’s Best Kept Town Competition.
Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim is the overall winner of Ireland’s Best Kept Town competition, 2023. The results were announced 20th June 2023 at an awards ceremony at Farmleigh House. Carrick-on-Shannon also won the Best Kept Small Town category.
Minister Humphreys said:
“I want to congratulate all of the winners and nominees in the all-island Best Kept Town competition, and in particular Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim for winning the overall title along with the title of Best Kept Small Town”
The Minister also said:
“The all-island Best Kept Town Competition recognizes the great pride people have in their own communities, both in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is testament to how local volunteers take ownership of their local area and work to improve them, for both now and into the future. Being nominated for these awards represents an achievement in itself, and is recognition of the efforts made by volunteers and local communities in the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and the Best Kept competition in Northern Ireland.”
(Source: www.gov.ie)