Join us to Raise Carrick on Shannon's Purple Flag for Well Managed Evening Economy

Join us to Raise Carrick on Shannon's Purple Flag for Well Managed Evening Economy

Carrick on Shannon is the smallest town in Ireland yet to achieve the prestigious standard of Purple Flag for its well-managed evening and night time economy.

We will formally raise the Purple Flag on Friday evening next, January 29th at 4.15pm. All businesses are encouraged to help turn the town purple for the weekend. The raising of the Flag will take place in the Tourist Office carpark at 4.15pm and there will be a special prize for the most creatively "Purple-themed" outfit by a Woman and by a Man.

The town was awarded the standard in November 2015 and to mark the start of the Spring season in the town, the Purple Flag will be raised at the Tourist Office Car Park by Cathaoirleach John McCartin and the McGloin Family who were selected through public recommendation to raise the Flag.

 

Manorhamilton Regional Economic Development Zone ploughing ahead

Manorhamilton Regional Economic Development Zone ploughing ahead

Leitrim County Council successfully applied for pilot funding for the Manorhamilton Regional Economic Development Zone (REDZ) and work is continuing at pace to develop an Enterprise and Employment Strategy for the area. A short but intensive planning process was devised to develop a Plan for the Manorhamilton REDZ. Building on work previously done by Leitrim County Council a locally based REDZ group was brought together. So far four planning sessions were facilitated with the group, based on the TV "Dragon's Den" idea but in this instance outside people were brought into "pitch" ideas to the Group to help them devise a plan for the REDZ.
Carrick on Shannon Festive Activities from Town Marketing Group

Carrick on Shannon Festive Activities from Town Marketing Group

The new Carrick on Shannon Town Marketing Group have been working away in the background to prepare an extensive line up for Draiocht san Aer - Nollag I gCora or for those who prefer Englishmagic in the Air - Christmas in Carrick on Shannon. the full line up is available on christmasincarrick facebook page #ChristmasinCarrick

 

Carrick on Shannon becomes newest and smallest town ever to get Purple Flag Status

Carrick on Shannon becomes newest and smallest town ever to get Purple Flag Status

Carrick on Shannon is celebrating  after learning it has achieved the prestigious Purple Flag status for its evening and night-time economy. Purple Flag is a town and city centre award – similar to the Blue Flag for beaches – which aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of 18:00 & 05:00. Towns awarded the Purple Flag are recognised for providing a vibrant mix of entertainment while promoting the safety and wellbeing of visitors and local residents.
Local Development Strategy for Rural Development Programme

Local Development Strategy for Rural Development Programme

Leitrim Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) are responsible for preparing the Local Development Strategy for  the new LEADER Rural Development Programme worth approx. €5.9 million to County Leitrim.

The Local Development Strategy currently being prepared  gives everyone the opportunity to have their say in identifying priorities for funding.

Consultation Evenings will be take place in ten venues across the county.

 

Details of the dates and venues are provided below;

 

Venue

Date

Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo

Tuesday 25th August

Community Hall, Carrigallen

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