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Too many organisations with a say in the River Shannon

Cllr Des Guckian asked that all bodies controlling the Shannon water levels be informed that "we are opposed to the flow of the Shannon and its tributaries being held back so that it causes severe floods which threaten houses, towns and reasonably ...

11 Mar 2024 at 11:00

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OPW Minister of State says no statutory body will be put over the Shannon

Despite calls for a single body to be given statutory responsibility over the Shannon River, Minister of State at the OPW, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, said he will not do this. Addressing a meeting in Carrick-on-Shannon last week, the Minister, who has ...

08 Sept 2017 at 22:01

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Cruiser stuck at Carrick-on-Shannon bridge this evening

A cruiser dramatically got stuck side-on to Carrick-on-Shannon bridge this evening (Wednesday) and was unable to move due to the strong currents from the recent heavy rain. It was eventually rescued by another cruiser and proceeded on its way.

26 Jul 2023 at 17:08

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Excess pesticides detected in South Leitrim water supply

Uisce Éireann is urging the public to consider alternatives to pesticides to protect the Shannon River. The call comes following the detection of excess levels of the pesticide MCPA - an active substance used to control the growth of rushes and ...

22 Jun 2023 at 13:00

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Leitrim is a wonderful place to live

We all know what a wonderful privilege it is to live in this beautiful county of ours. Leitrim boasts some of the most breath-taking scenery in Ireland. Local man Gerry Faughnan demonstrated this so well when he took this picture of a full ...

17 Apr 2017 at 18:00

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PICTURE GALLERY: Bressie’s ‘The Rising’ comes to Leitrim

The Blizzards frontman and mental health advocate Bressie is currently making his way down the Shannon by kayak and Carrick-on-Shannon was one of the stops for the Mullingar man and his team this weekend where the Leitrim Observer took ...

05 Jul 2023 at 12:00

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Local group express concerns about flood walls

A Carrick-on-Shannon based group have expressed their concerns about the proposed flood defences saying it has proven difficult to obtain information in relation to the type of wall that will be erected along the River Shannon in the ...

05 Oct 2017 at 10:00

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Breaking news: Man rescued from the river by brave locals in Carrick-on-Shannon

A man who went into the Shannon at Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim this morning has been rescued by two brave locals. The man was initially seen in the water by local people, one of whom managed to get a life buoy to him as he swam ...

10 Nov 2021 at 14:28

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Leitrim councillor calls for jet skis to be banned from the Shannon

A Leitrim councillor has warned that the use of jet skis on the River Shannon will result in injuries and even deaths if something is not done to curb their use. Cllr Des Guckian raised the issue at today's meeting of ...

12 Jul 2021 at 20:55

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