Carrick Carnival road closures May 27-31: Quay and Moon River areas

Leitrim County Council has announced that roads and car parks around Carrick on Shannon will be closed from 27 to 31 May in preparation for the annual Carnival. The closures will affect the main thoroughfares and parking facilities that serve the town’s commercial and residential areas. Drivers are advised to use the alternative parking at Flynn’s Field and to divert via the N4 during the period of the closures.

The council’s decision follows a review of traffic flow and safety requirements for the event, which attracts large crowds to the town centre each year. The use of Flynn’s Field car park as a diversion point is intended to minimise congestion on the main streets and to provide a clear route for emergency services. The N4 will serve as the primary alternative route for vehicles that would normally use the closed roads.

In a related development, a group of general practitioners from the Carrick Medical Centre has raised concerns about the council’s plans to introduce paid parking at Flynn’s Field. The doctors – Jonathan Egan, Orla Fitzpatrick, David Greene and Trish Noonan – warned that charging for parking could push motorists to seek alternative spaces, potentially increasing traffic in other parts of the town and creating difficulties for patients and staff needing access to the medical centre. Their statement highlights the interconnected nature of parking provision in Carrick on Shannon and the need for careful consideration of the impact on essential services.

The council has not yet confirmed whether the paid parking scheme will be implemented during the Carnival period, but the GPs’ concerns have prompted a review of the proposal. Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and to allow extra time for travel during the five‑day event.

For further information, see the Leitrim County Council announcement and the Leitrim Observer coverage.

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