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Carrick unveils region’s first electric vehicle charge point
Leitrim County Council has recently unveiled the North West’s very first Public Charge Point for electric vehicles. The charge point is located alongside the wall towards the rear of the Council Headquarters, Carrick-on-Shannon, opposite the entrance to Carrick Craft.
Farmers vow to protect Thur Mountain
The farmers of Thur Mountain vow to protect their serene environment from fracking this week as Tamboran Resources reveal the first analysis phase of their work programme.
Lough Rynn and Kilronan Castle in the running for Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley wedding
The Leitrim Observer has learned that the two exclusive hotels in The Hanly Group, Lough Rynn Castle and Kilronan Castle, are definitely “in the running” to host the glamour wedding of the year of Chelsea and England star, Frank Lampard and TV star Christine Bleakley.
Tamboran to frack exclusively in North Leitrim
Tamboran Resources have confirmed that they will concentrate their gas exploration programme in the Republic, exclusively in North Leitrim.
Leitrim’s hardworking County Librarian retires after 44 years
As a writer, a genealogist, a keen student and advocate of the Irish language and someone who has played a major role in the preservation of Gaeilge in Leitrim, it is hard to imagine how anyone would have time for any other interests never mind being the Secretary of Coiste Cultúir agus Teanga (Culture and Language) committee and Leitrim County Head Librarian.
National
January yields 3.5bn euro in tax
More than 3.5 billion euro was collected in taxes last month, the latest exchequer figures show.
Killer's accomplice had Scream mask
A killer's accomplice wore a horror movie Scream mask while keeping guard outside a busy pub during a suspected gangland execution, it has emerged.
Lower growth raises recession fears
Ireland is staring down the barrel of another recession after the Central Bank more than halved forecasts for economic growth.
Assembly blasted over ferry closure
One of the key men behind the failed bid to keep afloat the Swansea-Cork ferry has launched a stinging attack on the Welsh Government for its "inaction" in trying to save the service.
Missing seamen search wound down
The search for two fishermen who have been missing since their trawler sank off the Cork coast nearly three weeks ago is to be gradually wound down.
Business
Still having difficulty getting broadband or mobile coverage?
Are you still having difficulty getting broadband for your home or business? Or have you problems with mobile phone coverage?
Kinlough chef makes The Bridgestone Guide Top 10
The village of Kinlough is preparing for an influx of food tourists following the publication of The Bridgestone Guide 2012. The ‘go to’ guide has placed local Chef Piero Melis as one of the “10 Hot Chefs” in the country while also honouring The Courthouse Restaurant as one of the Best 100 Restaurants in Ireland.
IT Sligo in discussions over new technological university
IT Sligo is one of the five institutes of technology in the Border, Midlands and West (BMW) region who are at an advanced stage in discussions regarding the establishment of a technological university.
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Weather for Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland
Sunday 05 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
Wind direction: West
