Carrick Carnival brings music, magic and more to Leitrim this Bank Holiday Weekend

Carrick Carnival is an action-packed festival held annually over the June Bank Holiday in Carrick-on-Shannon. This year’s event takes place from Thursday, May 29 to Monday, June 2, promising a fun-filled weekend for all ages.

Festivities kick off on Thursday at 5pm in the Chamber Car Park with ‘Taste of Carrick’ and live music until 8pm. At 7pm, there will be a coastguard demonstration on the River Shannon, followed by live music from Brian Farrell in McHugh’s at 10:30pm to wrap up the first day.

Friday’s schedule includes the return of Murray’s Amusements, which will be set up on Leitrim Road from 7pm until late – perfect for families and thrill-seekers. In the Market Yard, Songs of Praise will take place from 7pm to 9pm. Later, live music continues with Big Generator in Murtagh’s Courtyard from 9pm and Featherhead in McHugh’s from 10:30pm.

Saturday is packed with events throughout the day. At People’s Park, a football cage will be open from noon alongside a prayer space available until 1pm. A brass band will perform in St Mary’s Church during the same time. The park will also host a dog show from 2pm to 5pm, with face painting running from 12pm to 5pm.

READ NEXT: Michelle O'Neill to open Leitrim's Seán MacDiarmada Summer School

Vintage cars will be on display in the Chamber Car Park from 12:30pm to 4:30pm, while Murray’s Amusements opens from 2:30pm until late. Kayaking at the Quays can be pre-booked with Lough Allen Adventure (call 087 272 1001). The tennis club will hold an open day from 2pm to 4pm, and golfers can take part in a club classic for pre-booked teams of four. Saturday’s live music includes Nostalgic in the Market Yard, The Raggle Taggle Courtyard in Murtagh’s, and Tradstone in McHugh’s.

Sunday brings town-wide circus performances and a show by The Cats Meow on Moon River from 12pm to 2pm. There will be a puppet show in the Market Yard at 1pm and Fuinseog Woodland Crafts in the Chamber Offices from 1pm to 3pm. A teddy bears picnic, football, and rugby will run in People’s Park from 2pm to 5pm, with more amusements and kayaking available. The evening concludes with live music and a fireworks display at the Quay Wall at 11pm.

On Monday, the festival wraps up with a bake sale for Carrick Rapid River Responders at noon in the Market Yard, alongside a throwbag challenge, a treasure hunt, a river robot display at Quay Wall, and a lively céilí.

READ NEXT: Leitrim diaspora returns for historic gathering weekend

There’s something for everyone – don’t miss this unforgettable weekend of community celebration!

For more information, search 'Carrick Carnival' across social media platforms.