Carrick-on-Shannon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carrick-on-Shannon
Cora Droma Rúisc
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Town
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The River Shannon at Carrick-on-Shannon
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 Carrick-on-Shannon
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Leitrim |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Population
(2016 census)
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| • Total | 4,062 |
| Time zone | UTC±0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (IST) |
| Eircode routing key |
N41
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| Telephone area code | +353(0)71 |
Carrick-on-Shannon (Irish: Cora Droma Rúisc) is the county town of County Leitrim in Ireland. It is the largest town in the County Leitrim whilst it is the smallest county town in the entire country. According to the 2016 census, there are people 4,062 living there. It is strategically located in the crossing point of the River Shannon.
Images for kids
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The Quayside
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Front Façade - St Mary's Church in Carrick on Shannon, Ireland
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St George's Church, Church of Ireland
See also
In Spanish: Carrick-on-Shannon para niños
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