Carrick-on-Shannon

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Former Tánaiste Rory O'Hanlon recalls GP days in Carrick-on-Shannon

Dr Rory O'Hanlon, former TD, government minister, Ceann Comhairle, and Leas Ceann Comhairle, reflects on his early career as a GP in Carrick-on-Shannon under the old dispensary system. A wide-ranging tribute interview covering his decades of public service.

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Carrick-on-Shannon celebrates Tidy Towns success as Minister launches 2026 competition

Minister Dara Calleary launches the 2026 Tidy Towns competition in Carrick-on-Shannon, celebrating the town's national award success at Croke Park. Strong community determination to repeat the achievement, with Martin Kenny TD also attending.

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Roscommon auctioneer P. Burke marks 25 years with Sherry FitzGerald

P. Burke reflects on leaving a permanent pensionable job in the Department of Agriculture after 17 years to take a risk on auctioneering. Now 25 years with Sherry FitzGerald in Carrick-on-Shannon and Roscommon, he discusses the local property market and how the business has evolved.

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