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 Mainly
cloudy with scattered light showers, mostly during the
afternoon. Persistent rain developing during the evening.
A moderate south-westerly wind. Temperatures near to
the seasonal norm. Max temp 11-14°C (52-57°F).
Magee's
Fashion Shop, Main Street, Boyle, summer fashions for ladies
with style. Large image [here...]
Well Done Tesco
Leitrim Observer report: The staff and
customers of Tesco in Carrick-on-Shannon recently raised
€1,000 for North West Hospice. The much-needed funds
were raised through the Easter Raffle organised by staff
at the Carrick-on-Shannon store. Winners of the raffle
were Dermot O’Hara from Boyle, Bernie Dockery from Annaduff
and Catherine Clancy from Drumkerin. Read more [here...]
Local Fine Gael TDs feature in anti-abortion
campaign
Specially designed images of three local
Fine Gael TDs, Frank Feighan, John Perry and Tony McLoughlin
have featured on recent anti-abortion
literature. A leaflet was issued by 'Connaught for
Life' and a phone number was provided. Phone numbers
for each of the TDs were included so that people could
call and register opposition to legalising abortion
in Ireland.
Large Image [here...]
We
are on the N4, 2km from Boyle and close to Lough Key
The Hup Festival ...!
Changing
the Tune! 30th June - 7th July. The HUP Festival.
Traditional music festival in Carrick-on-Shannon as
part of Carrick 400, 5th - 7th July Connacht Fleadh
2013. The Hup promises to be a great Festival Even in
Carrick.
• Programme of events [here...]
[Website...]
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Mill's Miscellany - Now Open
Mill's
Miscellany is a new Carrick business for Miriam Kerins.
Miriam
wrote: I had to start something due to not having
enough work to sustain Miriam wrote: I felt there was
a need for a good quality vintage store in Carrick and
I am specialising in reproduction designer 1950's swing,
wiggle and tea dresses and 1940's and 1950's style underwear.
I am also sourcing and hand choosing gently
used pre-loved items of clothing to sell and am asking
the good people of Carrick and the area to bring in
any items they no longer love anymore. They must be
of saleable quality, and we will decide on a price and
once sold I will offer them back up to 50 per cent of
the final selling price. Contact Miriam at 087 632 1020.
Yes, I am losing weight each week, doing the exercises, following
the diet and feeling great ... and you can too!
• Take a FREE TRIAL for yourself - call
sásta in Cortober, Carrick-on-Shannon (between the Cineplex
and Elvery's)
T: 071 9671921 : M: 087 2026382 : E:
carrick@sastafitness.ie
: Locate [here...]
Carrick Tennis Club
This
season promises to be very eventful for the club and
we hope to host a variety of tournaments with tennis
clubs from around the country. All new members of all
abilities are very welcome to join us. [more...]
12 Great Reasons to Choose Leitrim
1. Central – 2 hours from Dublin, Belfast.
2.
Stunning scenery – mountainous rugged North, lakes and
Shannonside South
3. Genuine welcome, with Quality
of life second to none
4. Rail Access - 7 times
daily each way on Dublin Sligo line
5. Less than
an hour from Ireland West Airport
6. Commercial Rural
Renewal Relief for purchasing business premises
7.
Skilled local employees and from surrounding counties
8.
Proximity to Boyle and the Lough Key Visitor Centre
9.
Recreational and Sporting activity ranging from rowing,
rugby, GAA, horseriding, swimming, surfing, hillwalking,
cycling, bowling, golf, tennis, kayaking
10. Willing
team of business support agencies to help make your
idea a reality
11. The river Shannon flows through
our capital, Carrick-on-Shannon, and a number
of prime boat hire firms are based here
12. Carrick's
Restaurants, Cineplex, Bowling Alley, International
Shops, Aura Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre, The Dock
Theatre & Leitrim Design
Ireland one of the top 20
Ireland is back in the top 20 most competitive
places to visit according to a world economic index
– but our fuel is still too expensive and cardon dioxide
emissions record is disappointing. Read more [here...]
Famine potato returns after 170 years
A potato not seen since the Irish famine
is set to make a comeback, it was revealed today. The
Irish Lumper, a distinctive knobbly spud, has been specially
nurtured from a handful of rare seedlings and is expected
to hit the supermarket shelves next week - 170 years
after it was last harvested commercially. Read more
[here...]
Click to view full poster [here...] Website [here...]
Two people die by suicide every day
According to the Central Statistics
Office and Garda Siochana figures, there are at least
two suicides in Ireland every day. That was one of the
shocking statistics revealed by Michelle Fox, Clinical
Director and Counsellor & Psychotherapist at STOP
Suicide. Michelle gave a talk about suicide and the
role of Manorhamilton based STOP Suicide counselling
service at a recent Landmark Hotel Coffee morning.
• Read
more [here...]
On disability/illness related Social Welfare payment?
Project DAWN at Derrane, Roscommon will
act as a one-stop-shop for training and business incubation
providing a support package for 120 individuals identifying
their Values, Interests, Personalities and Skills. Training/Skilling-up
will be provided or accessed including opportunities
to work placement, job shadowing or volunteering with
a view to the participant’s potential progression to
employment/ self-employment.
Transport to and from
the Centre can be provided. If you are interested Tel:
Sinead or Imelda on 090 666 4003 or E-Mail: dawn@rosdisabilities.ie
Cooney
Motors Website [here...]
Council rates collection down 8%
Leitrim Observer: Leitrim County Manager, Jackie Maguire has
admitted that she is very concerned over the continuing
decline in the collection of commercial rates over the
past 12 months. Speaking at Monday’s Council meeting,
Ms Maguire said that the collection rate for Co Leitrim
had fallen from 72% in 2011 to 64% in 2012.
• [read
more...]
Smith, Kelly, Scott
Property Team Smith Kelly Scott is a
comprehensive auctioneering firm serving Co. Roscommon,
south Sligo, and south Leitrim from their office in
Boyle. Our staff are committed to providing the highest
quality service to all clients at every step of the
way from the initial query through to the exchange of
keys.
• Mike Smith has been in the auctioneering
business for more than 24 years, 20 of which were in
a family business. John Kelly and Peter Scott have been
auctioneering since 1994. All of our auctioneers are
members of I.P.A.V.
Call
today to arrange a Test Drive 071 967 0000
Invest in a family Dog
Roscommon Herald article: "Homeowners
are being advised to invest in a family dog to help
ward off criminals. The advice was issued this week
by a Strokestown councillor as the county braces itself
for the closure of three more Garda stations
• According
to Fianna Fail’s Cllr Eugene Murphy having a well-trained
dog around the house could lead to a dramatic reduction
in the number of break-ins. “In my view the reduction
in the number of people keeping a well-trained dog in
the family home has left it easy for criminals to access
homes."
Boles
Website [here...]
Judge tells victims of crime: use full force on
raiders
An outspoken judge has told homeowners
to use "maximum force" against burglars, whom
he described as "knackers". District Court
Judge Geoffrey Browne made the strident comments after
hearing the case of a publican who has been robbed three
times in five months. Read more [here...]
Tourism Ireland Website
Tourism Ireland has spent €3million
on a new website that's been made in England -- including
€500,000 for the domain name Ireland.com. My first impression
of the site is the it is visually drab, dull, confusing
and an attempt to copy a "Windows 8" approach
... but I guess we will get used to it.
• Read
more [here...]
Visit the website [here...]
sásta - now open in Carrick
Helen (dietician), Paul and Elaine,
instructors at Sásta, Health Fitness & Weight Loss
Now open in Carrick-on-Shannon, located between Carrick
Cineplex and Elverys.
• I gave up smoking
several years ago with the predictable result ... I
put on weight!! I always said I would attend to that
'in the future', and now that time has happily arrived.
Start point with sásta close to 17 stone ... watch this
space :-)
• Visit tha sásta website for full
information [here...]
• See
some delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner,
snacks[here...]
• Call
sásta to arrange a FREE TRIAL on 087 202 6382
Obama - visit to Ireland?
Irish Independent reports that
talks have begun to lure US President Barack Obama here
to take part in a commemoration of John F Kennedy. Mr
Obama will be in Northern Ireland in June for the G8
summit of world leaders in Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh,
in the same week as a series of special events in and
around the Kennedys' ancestral home. Read more [here...]
No registration, no septic tank grant
Following discussions at Monday’s Council
meeting it has emerged that, unless you have registered
your septic tank by the 1st of February you will not
be able to avail of grants to upgrade your system. Read
more [here...]
www.watercoolers2rent.com
Smoking - Lung cancer
The Journal.ie report: Today,
the Dáil will begin debating legislation giving dramatic
new powers to the Minister to Health, allowing him to
require cigarette packaging to carry graphic images
showing the damage that smoking can cause.
• Read more
[here...]
Carrick selected for Phase IV Broadband
Eircom has announced that Carrick-on-Shannon
is one of the locations included in Phase IV of the
rollout of its fibre broadband network. Following the
completion of Phase IV, homes and businesses will be
able to avail of fibre broadband services with speeds
of up to 70Mb per second, compared to the current Mb
available for most from Eircom. Work will commence in
Spring 2013 with the aim to complete the construction
phase by the end of 2013.
Leitrim Roots Festival
The Leitrim Roots Festival will be a festival
for Gathering 2013.
Minister of State for Tourism
and Sport, Michael Ring launched the festival at the
Ballinamore Library last Thursday night. The festival
will be a week-long event starting on the 20th of September 2013. The festival committee hope to attract people
to Ballinamore with one of the festival's highlights
- the "Tracing Your Ancestors" workshop and
tour of the Genealogy Centre on the 24th of Septembe
Council prosecte business rate debtors
Leitrim Observer Report: Leitrim County
Council have begun prosecuting local businesses for
not paying their rates for 2010 and 2011. [more...]
Energy Saving Ideas and Tips
The price of energy continues to
rise! Now is the time to consider what you can
do to be more energy efficient. The good news is that
there are many simple ways to use energy more efficiently
that will save money ... and benefit the environment.
• Home
Energy Tips That Save You Money [here...]
Carrick-on-Shannon - one of the best
Carrick-on-Shannon has been ranked 18th best
town in the country according to a Retail Excellence
Ireland survey. The survey named the best 100
towns and cities in Ireland and gave Westport the title
of Ireland’s best town, and named Kilkenny Ireland’s
best city. Preparations are now well underway for the
400th anniversary celebrations of the town in 2013.
Speed Kills MPG
It's true. Your car's Miles Per Gallon
decreases once it gets past its optimal speed. For most
cars, this is around 55-60 mph. This means that every
time you go over this speed, you're essentially wasting
fuel and money - and creating unnecessary greenhouse
gases.
• You might be surprised to learn that a slight
decrease in your driving speed can significantly reduce
your fuel consumption, while only adding a few minutes
to your travel time.
"Parade With A Difference"
2013 will be the year when we will celebrate
our 400th birthday. Festivals and events are being planned
to take place all through the year! The first festival
of this celebratory year will be St. Patrick’s Day and
this year Carrick Chamber are planning a day packed
with fun and festivity!
• The St. Patrick’s Day Parade
will be our "Parade with a Difference"!
Shortly there will be a session in the Landmark Hotel
for businesses, artists and community groups where Carrick
Chamber will provide some information about how to go
about developing your ideas for being part of the Parade.
• For
information or to get involved, please contact Monica
or Irene at the Chamber Office: Tel: 071 96 22245, Email:
info@carrickonshannon.ie
Cosy & Warm with Stewarts
Oil
Stewarts Oil will help keep you Cosy
& Warm. Order yours today, Call 071
967 0100
Cross Border Agency Collaboration Project
Leitrim County Council has officially
launched the "Cross Border Agency Collaboration
Project", initiated by County Leitrim PEACE III
Partnership and funded through the European Union’s
PEACE III Programme 2011- 2013. The project aims to
work with cross border agency partners and organisations
from Counties Leitrim Fermanagh and Omagh to ensure
that the peace building effort is sustained beyond the
peace programme. [more...]
Scones - always a treat
Soda, brown, treacle, cherry, cheese, apple, scones with jam and
cream ... all are a treat ... all are delicious ... all are easy to make. [simply
apple scones...]
Bikers
Shannonside FM: An international
motorbike event is set to come to Carrick-on-Shannon
this year, as part of the Carrick 400 celebrations.
The Goldwing Owners Motorbike club will stage a parade
event in the Leitrim county town next year which will
feature motorcyclists from 27 different countries around
the world. The event is one of a number of ideas being
explored and organised in conjunction with both the
occasion of Carrick-on-Shannon's 400th anniversary as
well as county Leitrim's overall celebration of The
Gathering 2013.
Personal Alarms for old persons
Fianna Fáil Senator Mary White says she will work
to ensure that all persons aged 66 and over should have
access to a personal alarm scheme. "Fianna Fáil has
specific recommendations to enhance security for older
people. In the wake of the shocking and vicious murder
of Eugene Gillespie we will redouble our efforts to
see them come into effect."
Nights at the Cinema
Carrick's
Luxury Cineplex on the Boyle/Sligo Road -
Tel: 071 967 2000
Carrick Cineplex is a Premier Leisure Attraction in the area. You will be guaranteed a friendly welcome
from Laura and staff as you 'stock up' on Popcorn, Ice
Cream etc before enjoying the seated comforts of this
Luxury Venue to enjoy the latest Cinema Releases and/or
Classic Film Club Choices.
• Recently I was delighted
to be there for "Men In Black 3" and "Prometheus"
and plan a visit later this week to see "Red
Tails". Sure, we may enjoy films on TV, but nothing
compares with viewing them on the Big Screen with
Stereo Sound in the comfort zone of a dedicated cinema
like the Carrick Cineplex.
• Projectionist Peter
Toolan tells me "Friends With Kids" with Chris
O'Dowd will commence its run on June 29th, and that
"Sapphires" with Chris O'Dowd in a lead role will
be shown alongside its release date in August.
Region Photos
I have taken photos in Carrick and towns not far from us:
• [Boyle...] [ Carrick-on-Shannon...] [Castlerea...] [Cortober...]
[Ballaghaderreen] [Elphin] [Frenchpark] [Strokestown] [Roscommon]
The
Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon Website [here...][Facebook...]
New
photos [here...]
Carrick's
Swimming Pool & Leisure Centre.
The
Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon
Card Players enjoy Drumderrig House
Every week a group of keen card players
gather at Drumderrig House, Boyle's Private Nursing
Home, for a few hands. Residents and non residents participate.
Recently
Ita Roche, the only lady present, skillfully relieved
the men of their few bob!
• Paula Cull, owner of Drumderrig
House, says "The fact that non residents join in
is important. We want our residents to feel that they're
part of the community. Just because people are elderly,
it doesn't mean they've stopped living or enjoying their
favourite pastimes." Playing cards, boules, bingo,
keep fit and dancing and music nights are just a few
of the many activities Drumderrig's residents have to
hand.
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