24th June Carrick Fun Day!!!

Carrick to Host Summer Fun Day

 A Lakelands & Inland Waterways ‘Fun Day’ of free entertainment is due to be held in Carrick on Saturday, on July 24^th. This follows on from the huge success of last year’s Lakelands & Inland Waterways ‘Discover Carrick’.

Carrick Chamber is coordinating a committee of local business people and voluntary organisations to provide a major programme of events to appeal to all ages supported by Lakelands & Inland Waterways.

Lakelands & Inland Waterways is a joint partnership between FáilteIreland and Waterways Ireland. The Carrick Fun Day is also being supported by Leitrim Tourism, the Chamber and the Bank of America.

In what promises to be a jam packed schedule, local businesses and clubs are lining up to provide a host of land and water based activities. Last year the organising committee’s efforts drew unprecedented crowds into town and were well received by locals and tourists alike. 

The Fun Day will coincide with ceremonies to mark the 50th Shannon Boat Rally organised by the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI).

Martin Dennany Director of Marketing & Communications, Waterways Ireland said “The Carrick-on-Shannon Fun Day will reinforce to locals the incredible diversity and quality of attractions, activities and entertainments in this area, building on the success of the 2009 Discover Carrick–on-Shannon.  It will enhance the capacity of everyone to promote Carrick-on-Shannon nationally and internationally and is expected to have an impact on tourist numbers and the local economy.”

Speaking at the launch Martina Bromley, Fáilte Ireland North West, said “We hope the event will give local people a greater awareness of what there is to see and do in their community and therefore, allow them to act as ambassadors for their region with both domestic and overseas visitors. They may even consider inviting friends to join them for the weekend to sample the delights of Carrick-on-Shannon and its environs.

Ireland’s Lakelands and Inland Waterways can provide unique experiences for everyone.  The natural environment provides excellent opportunities to participate in a huge range of sightseeing, cultural and outdoor activities.”

Joseph Gilhooley, Director of Services, Leitrim County council stated “Leitrim County Council and Leitrim Tourism are very happy to be in a position to support the Carrick on Shannon Fun Day.  The continued hosting of such events provides excellent opportunity to showcase again the tremendous attributes of the town located on the majestic river Shannon.  Based on the success of last year’s event we are looking forward to a very enjoyable day in the town”

Gerry Faughnan, President of Carrick Chamber, said they were delighted to support the Fun Day in order to continue promoting the local tourism industry.

If you wish to be involved, or have an idea for this project, contact Odette or Karolina at the Chamber office on 071 9622245. Scheduling is tight so don’t delay.

FBD Ras 24th May!

Chamber Pleased With FBD RAS Success

Following the recent Stage 2 Finish of the FBD RAS in Carrick the president of Carrick Chamber, Gerry Faughnan, stated that “We are very pleased to have brought such a prestigious international event as the FBD RAS to Carrick. This was a major event for us to have taken on as Stage End Coordinators and thankfully the unfortunate accident didn’t result in life-threatening injuries.

“The event was hugely successful in generating extensive coverage in the national dailys, TV and international media. 400 bed nights were filled in hotels and B&B’s in Carrick and out as far as Leitrim Village and Rooskey on what would have been a quiet Monday night. The event generated a good portion of colour, excitement and spectacle.

“A lot of people helped with this project and I thank them all very much”, he continued. “However, there is one person who we have to thank in particular and that is Chamber member Colm McGrath, of Brady’s Insurance, our Stage End coordinator. Colm has put an enormous amount of work into this event over the last few months and its success is mainly down to him. The main organisers expressed themselves as very happy with arrangements on the ground”.

He concluded by saying “We will continue to work to maintain the profile of Carrick as a vibrant town and a good place to visit, to live in and do business in”.

Stage End Coordinator, Colm McGrath said “The cyclists really appreciated the crowds that greeted them on arrival and again on departure the following morning.

“I would like to thank all those who assisted in the success of the event: - Leitrim county council, especially Jackie Maguire, Joseph Gilhooly and David Gibbons for all their help and also for providing a civic reception; Roscommon county council, especially Frank Dawson, Majella Hunt and Eugene Dwyer; Race Director Dermot Dignam and Eddie Dawson; members of An Garda Siochana and especially Inspector Jim Delaney and Sergeant Cara Kiernan; Sinead McDermott, of Leitrim Tourism, who coordinated all the accommodation; Mary Farrelly and all at The Market Yard Centre and all the volunteers who helped on the day”.