River Shannon

Rooskey Bridge

SPECIAL FEATURE: The Rooskey that was, and the Rooskey that could be

Conor Lanigan pictured with parents Helen Kennedy and Barry Lanigan in Limerick after completing a seven day swim of the River Shannon while raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

Leitrim man reflects on record-breaking Shannon charity swim

Leitrim's Conor Lanigan celebrates record-breaking Shannon swim

Conor Lanigan from Carrick-on-Shannon began his 230km swim at the weekend.

Leitrim man begins River Shannon swim as fundraiser nears €9,000

'It feels right': Leitrim sisters take reins of historic family pub

GALLERY: Carrick Regatta returns to Leitrim

Geographer Susan Hegarty kayaking on the Shannon Blueway in Drumshanbo.

RTÉ series shines spotlight on Leitrim's industrial heritage

Green light in principle for 17-home housing development in Leitrim

Conor Lanigan from Carrick-on-Shannon will attempt to swim the length of the River Shannon in just seven days next month.

Young Leitrim man takes on epic River Shannon swim for charity

Electric Bike Trails, Leitrim Village

Successful Leitrim tourism business placed on the market

WATCH: Brilliant video promotes Leitrim as tourist destination

Two big floods, one high river and a continuing fear as councillors seek answers...

PICTURES: Hardy Leitrim swimmers brave ice cold River Shannon water over Christm...

Vigilance urged as quagga mussel discovered for first time in NI

Boats not using pump-out stations contributing to river pollution, Leitrim counc...

Leitrim to Limerick: Athlete to swim entire 230km of River Shannon for charity

Battlebridge Caravan and Camping Park

Award-winning tourist spot near Leitrim Village on the market for over €1 millio...
Battlebridge Caravan and Camping Park, just outside Leitrim Village and named one of Ireland’s Top 10 Campsites by the Irish Independent’s Reader Travel Awards, is now up for sale with a lot to offer.
Stella Gordon

Calls for river maintenance and ash dieback support in Leitrim raised in Dáil

(Left) 2024 Fireworks photo by Gerry Faughnan (Right) 2024 Carnival Photo by Leitrim Tourism.

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

Photo by Dáibhí Ó Bruadair

River blockages affecting Leitrim farmland, says Councillor

Rediscovering Leitrim’s waterways for Easter holidays and beyond

Drumsna marina

Toilet facilities for harbour in Leitrim on the horizon

Drumsna marina

Funding options to be explored to repair slipway in Leitrim

Call for lowering level of River Shannon gains support at Leitrim County Council

PICTURES: Charming Leitrim pub and four-bed home in heart of historic village fo...

Dermot Higgins set to swim length of the Shannon. Photo submitted.

Swimming length of River Shannon in aid of Pieta

PICTURES: Luxury four-bedroom in well sought after Rooskey area hits the market ...

Cruiser traffic has almost halved this year

Councillors advocate for study on declining traffic on River Shannon
Cllr Flynn said the Shannon is Leitrim's greatest natural tourism asset
Stella Gordon

Carrick-on-Shannon Rapid River Responders who have purchased 30 throw-bags and a defibrillator for An Garda Siochana, Carrick-on-Shannon.

Carrick-on-Shannon Rapid River Responders purchase throw-bags and a defibrillato...

German and Austrian travel journalists at the marina in Carrick-on-Shannon.

German and Austrian travel journalists visit Leitrim

PICTURES: Leitrim cottage 'full of character and potential' on the market for un...

PICTURES: Incredible Leitrim waterfront house goes up for sale for just €225,000

IFA Shannon and Flooding Project Team meets to set out priorities

PICTURES: Stunning 'secret' cottage hidden away in middle of Irish forest on sal...

PICTURES: Dream cottage nestled away in Leitrim forest on sale for €210k

The Shannon River in Athlone. Photo: Google Maps

River Shannon rescue operation concludes after recovery of man’s body

Pictured: Joe Gilhooley, Sean Gill, Director, John Bredin, Andrew Regan, and Teresa O'Callaghan. Picture: Keith Nolan

Heritage Group delighted with return of two historic paintings

Waterways Ireland extends Public Consultation on Draft Byelaws

Literary life blooms in Leitrim

Picture: Gerry Faughnan

Cruiser stuck at Carrick-on-Shannon bridge this evening

Carrick-on-Shannon Flood Relief Scheme

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

PIC FROM: A Lust For Life ‘Rising Challenge’ GoFundMe page

Irish musician takes to River Shannon for charity kayak

The events kick off in style with Taste of Carrick with riverside food stalls, live music and an exciting air stunt show over the River Shannon. Photos: Keith Nolan

Packed schedule of events at this year's Carrick Carnival

Dean Hall will swim the Shannon to raise awareness of childhood cancer.

Anglers and boat users urged to help fight the spread of invasive species this E...

Kayak for Cancer 2023 set to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society

Still Waters exhibition at Leitrim Design House

Funding sought for sub-aqua and rescue volunteers

More volunteers join the search for a body in Carrick-on-Shannon

It's all arranged, the Active Retirement Group in Dundrum have a new trip planned.

Fáilte Ireland plans to revitalise cruise tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Club Treasurer, Breffni Hyland (centre left) and President, Gabriel Cox (centre right) with Texaco Dealer, Carmel Lunney, and Valero Area Sales Manager, Eugene Coyne.

Carrick-on-Shannon Rowing Club receives 'Texaco Support for Sport' funding

One pesticide exceedance in Leitrim drinking water supply in 2021

The rescue helicopter at Pairc Sean McDiarmada

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

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

Carrick-on-Shannon Bridge.

Leitrim councillor calls for the Shannon to be "deepened and dredged"

Accelerated away from gardai before crashing into the Shannon

Detached Carrick-on-Shannon home in a sought after location

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