Local Scene
RTE series to explore River Shannon‘s wildlife
The first part of a major new RTÉ television series, ‘The Secret Life of the Shannon’ presented by Colin Stafford Johnson exploring the wildlife of Ireland’s great river will air on RTÉ One next Sunday 26 May on RTÉ One at 6.30pm. This natural history two-part documentary series brings viewers on a truly spectacular journey along the River Shannon, revealing the secret lives of its wild inhabitants.
Music Trio in Strokestown Park House
Music Network presents trio Mick O’Brien (uilleann pipes), Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (fiddles) and sean nós singer Nell Ní Chróinín at Strokestown Park House, Co. Roscommon next Wednesday, May 22 at 8pm.
Gary White Deer event
The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton will host a book launch and exhbition of Gary White Deer Author and Artist on Wednesday, May 22.
Words & Music at Carrick Water Music Festival
One of the highlights of the Carrick-on-Shannon cultural & social calender, the Carrick Water Music Festival, now in its ninth year, is sure to be one of the greatest events this summer.
Dromahair man develops app
Dromahair native Daniel Connolly has teamed up with the Rosses Point Shanty Festival to offer a new service for those seeking to learn more about the festival as he has developed a smart phone app that will bring the festival into new, unchartered waters.
Showbiz
Bieber makes guests sign waiver?
Justin Bieber reportedly asks guests who visit his home to sign a secrecy agreement - which could land them a five million dollar fine if they break it.
McCartney in Pussy Riot parole plea
A Russian court has denied parole to a member of the Pussy Riot punk group despite a plea by Sir Paul McCartney.
KT Tunstall marriage end signalled
A divorce judge has signalled the end of KT Tunstall's marriage to drummer Luke Bullen.
Threlfall to play Tommy Cooper
David Threlfall is set to play comedian Tommy Cooper in a new ITV drama.
Flanagan fleshes out skins protest
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan did her bit to protest against the skin trade by showing off some flesh of her own.
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Weather for Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 4 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North
