Place: Carrick on Shannon

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Roisin Murphy and Celine Garvey at Rose Cottage. </p>

culture

Thursday TV Tips: A dream home for Elanor, three chickens, two cats ... and Terry the terrapin

And it's doll house week on Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker

news

Orange weather warning issued for the west coast

gaa

GAA schedules Saturday's big-name qualifiers for Croke Park double-header

news

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

news

Tidy Towns: A few licks of paint can make the difference

news

Five arrested in anti-burglary operation

Begley welcomes Ó Flatharta Laois appointment

Colm Begley has welcomed the appointment of Tomás Ó Flatharta as the Laois Senior Football manager.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2013

Leitrim town launches festival to celebrate 400th anniversary

Carrick-on-Shannon in county Leitrim has launched a 12-month festival for 2013 to mark the 400th anniversary since King James I granted it a town charter.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2012

Man found dead in River Shannon

The body of a 21-year-old Kurdish man has been recovered from the River Shannon in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2012

Man fights for life after assault in Leitrim

A man is fighting for his life in hospital today after he was seriously assaulted in Co Leitrim overnight.

Sun, 18 Dec, 2011

Fears for 750 Irish MBNA jobs

There are fears for around 750 jobs at MBNA in Carrick On Shannon after the firm's parent company Bank of America announced it was exiting the international credit card business.

Mon, 15 Aug, 2011

Govt seeks clarification on MBNA plans for jobs

The Government is seeking answers about the future of the MBNA financial services operation in Carrick On Shannon.

Mon, 15 Aug, 2011

Credit card company to shed 66 jobs

A total of 66 jobs are to go at credit card company MBNA Ireland.

Mon, 16 Aug, 2010

Council staff to protest over pension levy

Staff in local authorities will begin staging a series of protests today against the controversial public service pension levy.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2009

Gardaí release name of Leitrim road accident victim

Gardaí have this evening released the name of the 33-year-old man who died when his motorcycle and an SUV were in collision in Co. Leitrim last night.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2008

A vibrant but fledgling industry

THERE was a time when people living in rural Ireland grew and produced their own food.

Thu, 16 Nov, 2006

Council to find markets for Irish hardwood

A NEW body has been formed to develop markets for Irish hardwood timber.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2002

McDaid announces grants (Leitrim, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Sligo)

Dr. James McDaid, T.D., Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation announced

Sat, 30 Mar, 2002

Millions in sports funding announced for Connacht

Sports organisations have welcomed the multi-million euro boost in grant funding announced for projects across the country.

Fri, 29 Mar, 2002