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Top 5 reasons to visit Co. Leitrim’s Carrick on Shannon during its 400th Anniversary (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:48:18 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Carrick on Shannon in County Leitrim is celebrating a year full of activities as 2013 marks the 400th anniversary since King James 1st granted the town charter.

Michael D. Higgins launches festival to mark 400th anniversary of Carrick on Shannon (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:01:41 PST

By: JANE WALSH

Carrick on Shannon in county Leitrim is preparing itself for a tourism boost of approximately €8m during 2013 as in excess of 26,000 additional visitors are expected to celebrate and take part in a major landmark in the town’s history, as 2013 marks the 400th anniversary since King James 1st granted the town charter.

Historic marina capital of Ireland Carrick on Shannon celebrates its 400th birthday (IrishCentral)

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:22:24 PDT

By: FRANK MURPHY

Clear the decks for next year because 2013 is going to be an epic one for Carrick on Shannon as it celebrates the 400th anniversary of its birth.