Carrick-on-Shannon
Ireland · ConnaughtIE
Town in County Leitrim, Ireland
Carrick-on-Shannon is the county town of County Leitrim in Ireland. It is the largest town in the county. A smaller part of the town located on the west bank of the River Shannon lies in County Roscommon and is home to the town's main train station. As of the 2022 census, the population of the town was 4,743. It is situated on a strategic crossing point of the River Shannon. The main part of the town, the County Leitrim part, is in the civil parish of Kiltoghert, which is in the barony of Leitrim, while Cortober, which is the County Roscommon side of the town, is in the civil parish of Killukin, in the barony of Boyle.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 31,798
- Coordinates
- 53.947, -8.090
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 45 m
Overview of Carrick-on-Shannon
Set in Connaught, Ireland, Carrick-on-Shannon is a low-key town. Its resident count stands at approximately 31,798. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around water sports, nature and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Carrick-on-Shannon
Water Sports in Carrick-on-Shannon
(4)Looking for water sports? Carrick-on-Shannon has Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Carrick-on-Shannon.
Nature in Carrick-on-Shannon
(2)On the nature side, Carrick-on-Shannon offers Geological Formations and Rivers. Everything listed here comes from what Carrick-on-Shannon is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Carrick-on-Shannon
(2)Our data lists Disco and Nightlife as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Carrick-on-Shannon.
Sports in Carrick-on-Shannon
(1)Carrick-on-Shannon records Tennis under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Carrick-on-Shannon is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Carrick-on-Shannon
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Carrick-on-Shannon stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Carrick-on-Shannon are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Connaught. Time zone: Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Carrick-on-Shannon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carrick-on-Shannon known for?
- Carrick-on-Shannon, in Connaught, Ireland, is best known for water sports, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 31,798 residents.
- What can you do in Carrick-on-Shannon?
- Recorded activities in Carrick-on-Shannon include Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Rafting and Geological Formations. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Carrick-on-Shannon?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Carrick-on-Shannon stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Carrick-on-Shannon located?
- Carrick-on-Shannon is located in Connaught, Ireland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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