Carrick-on-Shannon: The Ultimate Hen Party Destination

When it comes to planning the perfect hen party, the location can make or break the celebration. If you’re looking for a place that offers a blend of lively entertainment, outdoor adventures, and the best craic, Carrick-on-Shannon should be top of your list. Known as Ireland’s party capital, this charming riverside town is a hen […]

Museums and Castles Worth Discovering near Carrick-on-Shannon

There is so much history to explore in the north west of Ireland, so to help you out in advance of your stay here, we’ve put together a list of 8 places that we think are well worth discovering, all within an hour of your self-catering accommodation here at Carrick Self Catering… The McGahern Barracks […]

Rowing Club House – Now Open!

We’re thrilled to announce our latest brand new accommodation right here in the centre of Carrick-on-Shannon, with views out over the majestic Shannon. Rowing Club House, providing river-side holiday stays, opened to guests for the first time just recently and is quite the architectural surprise, nestled in a quiet corner of the town’s scenic waterfront. […]

easyJet – Easy access to the North West from the UK

Flying to Ireland and particularly the north west has never been easier, and with discount airline easyJet flying into Belfast and (from November ’24) Derry from a number of UK cities, visiting Carrick-on-Shannon is a piece of cake! From Scotland and Liverpool you can fly directly to Derry, while Belfast welcomes EasyJet flights from many […]

Historic Sites to visit while staying in Carrick-on-Shannon

Planning activities for your mid-week venture to Leitrim and the North West? Read on and see if the following suggestions sound like a bit of fun for you and the family, or you and your pals. What follows in a list of some unique historic sites that can also double up as relatively easy hikes, […]

Playgrounds in the Locality

Sometimes it’s nice to just spend some quiet time with the little ones and let them run around and enjoy themselves while you get a chance to sit and relax. Thank God for playgrounds! – and we have plenty of them for you all within a short drive – or walk of your accommodation.  According […]

Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway

A Walking Wonderland Located in the townland of Drumhierny, situated between Leitrim Village and Battlebridge, this Woodland Hideaway Estate is the site of the former hunting lodge of the La Touche family, a Hugenot family that escaped religious persecution by fleeing France in the late 1600s. Predominantly covered by both broadleaf and conifer trees growing […]

A Short Stroll Around Carrick

Perhaps you have just arrived in town for your mid-week break and you want to figure your way around. A good place to start is right where you are – at the riverside. If you just step outside your door, you will find plenty to see, all based around the magnificent River Shannon. So whether […]

Outdoors activities around Leitrim at little or no cost to you!

The beautiful outdoors – making the most of your visit and enjoying all the north west has to offer, often at very little cost to you. There is so much to see and explore when you take the time to look around you. On your trip to Leitrim and the North West, we invite you […]