Gerry Faughnan outgoing Carrick Chamber President passes on the chains of office to the new president Colm McGrath at the 1st ordinary meeting of the Chamber on the 10th Feb in the Bush Hotel. Gerry Faughnan has been president of the Chamber for the past 7 years and has worked tirelessly promoting Carrick on Shannon as a place to do business, as a tourist destination and as a place to live. Colm McGrath is an active member of the Chamber and is looking forward to continuing the good work.
The Purple Flag was officially raised in Carrick on Shannon at a recent ceremony at the Quays by the McGloin family and Leitrim County Council Cathaoirleach John McCartin. Purple Flag status is the ‘gold standard’ for night time destinations. A working group of stakeholders, led jointly by Leitrim Co Council and Carrick on Shannon Chamber , comprising of representatives from the Garda Siochana, accommodation providers, pubs, restaurants, residents, tourism and leisure providers, Carrick Ambassadors,Tidy Towns and the Arts worked tirelessly to gain this internationally recognised accreditation for the town. Carrick on Shannon now joins the group of 17 Irish towns with Purple Flag status who have demonstrated they are vibrant, welcoming and safe towns with a good mix of venues.
Photo Courtesy of Keith Nolan Photography – Chamber PRO
