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Carnival

3oth May - 8th June 2014

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We’re back! After the success of last year’s Carrick Carnival 400, we couldn’t not have another festival this year. We’ve dropped the ‘400’ bit, but that’s about all. The Carrick Carnival festival continues to be 10 days jam packed with fun and entertainment for all the family!

Welcome back the old reliables - The Barman’s Race, Phil the Fluter’s Fancy Dress Ball and the Fireworks Display (along with another fab water dance show)! Add to this world class Street Shows, Pig Racing, top quality Live Music on the street, and the delectable Taste of Carrick, and there really is something for everyone! Our Opening Parade is going to be bigger and bolder, and growing from this, we’ve added a ‘not to be missed’ Night Time Illuminated Spectacle on the closing Saturday night.

Along with the very hard working committee, a huge amount of people make this festival happen - Leitrim County Council, An Garda Síochana, the Chamber of Commerce, all of our local businesses, and our stewards and volunteers who work with us to make it all run smoothly. ‘Thanks a million’ to you all! We couldn’t do it without you!

And of course our sponsors and funders! If there’s no mon, there’s no fun...and their generous support, financial or otherwise, has made this festival possible, and ensures it continues as a mainly FREE festival for everyone to enjoy.

So come along, join in the fun, and delight in the greatest 10 days in Carrick since...well last year’s Carnival!!!

Kenny Murtagh, Brendan Kieran, Margaret O’Rourke Doherty, Brendan Dee, Colm Keane, Darina Cryan, Rory O’Connor, Stephen Murtagh, Shane Fitzpatrick, Tom Glancy, Andrew Flynn, Shamzuri Hanifa, Stephen Mulvey, Liam Gilchrest.

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An Poitin Still • Brendan Lowe & Sons Crash Repair Specialists • Carrick Cineplex • Carrick Plaza Suites • Carrick Self Catering • Carrick Town Centre Suites • Coffey's Pastry Case • Cox's Pharmacy • Cryan's Bar • Gerard Anthony Menswear & GA2 Experience • Gill's Workshop • Glancy’s Supervalu • Little Glancy’s • Mulvey’s Toymaster Bowling & Giftware • National Organic Training Skillnet • OBN Financial • Paddy's Bar Lounge & Market • Supermac's Family Restaurant • The Anchorage Bar • The Courtyard Apartments • The Oarsman • The Venue • Francesco's Takeaway

Absolute Safety & Environmental Services • Acorn Kitchens and Bedrooms • Aiden Glancy • Aisleigh Guest House • Allied Irish Bank • Apex Controls • Archway Products • B-Side Hostel • Bank of Ireland • Battlebridge Paintball & Zorbing • Beauty by the Shannon • Brady Insurance • Brady Travel • Brian Duignan Photography • Burkes Bar • Cafe Lounge •Calor Gas • Carrick Holiday Homes • Carrick Quads • Carrick-on-Shannon Motors (Owen Flanagan) • Carrie Bradshawe • Carrig Craft Beers • Chungs Chinese Restaurant • Crescendo • Crumbs Sandwich Bar • Daniel Beck • Declique Hair & Beauty Salon • DJ Gary • DJ Haydo • DJ Rory O'Brien • Donal Neary & Co • DPS Print • Edel McWeeney • Enda Horan Plumber • Enhance • Esquires Coffee House • Eugene O'Connor • Farrell McElgunn • First Choice Bookmakers • Fresh Today • Gallagher's Boxty House • Gartlan's Cyber Cafe • Gartlan's Newsagents & Giftware • Gerry Phillips • Giovanni's Takeaway and Restaurant • Hanley Group (Kilronan & Lough Rynn) • Hijackers • Himalayan Indian Restaurant • James B Campbell • Jewel • Kalzen Tool Hire • Keaney’s Photographic & Gift Shop • Keith Nolan Photography • King and Moffat Electrical • King Kebabish • Leitrim Crystal • Lena's Tea Room • Liam Gilchrest • Lunney's Service Station & Gala Market • Mary's Dry Cleaners • Masonite Ireland • McLoughlin Transport Services • Michael Glancy Taxi Service • Gannon's Poultry • Moorland Equestrian Centre • Mulligan's Mace • Noone Carpets and Furniture • North West Tool Hire • O'Neills School of Dancing • O’Rourkes Garage • Oasis Healthfood Store • Paddy Duffy Solicitors • Pat McGuinness • Pay Less Fuels • Reynolds Topline Hardware • Rivermania • Ronan Tiernan Electrician • Sásta • Sean Nós ar an tSionnan • Shane McGovern Builder • Subway • Synergy Café & The Cottage Restaurant • The Computer Store • The Courtyard Kitchen • The Larder • The Market Yard (MRD) • The Medical Centre /Dr Kieran Greene • The Reading Room • Tullyboy Farm • Victoria Hall • Victoria Walker Dance • Vittos Restaurant & Bar • Wes-Chem • Wholesale Furniture • Wispys • Zipit@Lough Key Adventure Centre

Aura Leitrim Leisure • Cryan's Hotel • Flynn's Fast Food & Corner House Bar • Ging’s Bar •Joe Simon Hardware • Kieran's Pharmacy • The Bush Hotel • The Landmark Hotel • Glancy’s Bar

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Friday May 30th

the opening Parade7.30pm. Through the streets of the town.A samba band, a brass band and a world of colour and theatre will parade through the streets in a carnival atmosphere to officially launch the festival! Street theatre groups Artastic and Buí Bolg join us this year to create a spectacular evening for the little ones AND the big ones to enjoy!

Saturday May 31st2.30pm The Market Yard4.30pm Murtagh’s Courtyard

Friday May 30thMurray's amusements2 - 8pm. Central Park (behind The Landmark Hotel).

Saturday May 31stMurray's amusements2 - 8pm. Central Park (behind The Landmark Hotel).

storytime for 3 - 8 year olds.12pm. The Reading Room Bookshop.

Kid’s funday12 - 5pm. Tennis Club Lawns.

taster sessions... €5ppBanana Boat trips €10pp2 - 6pm. Boathouse Bay.Charges Apply.

Friday May 30th

the Bar Man's race 8.30pm. The Town Clock.The old favourite is back! Featuring some of Carrick’s finest (and fittest) bar men and women, racing through an obstacle course, trying not to spill a drop! Entrants must be over 18.

Friday May 30th

9pm. Murtagh's Courtyard.This Roscommon/Leitrim four-piece band cover a wide range of musical genres and styles to entertain all ages from the young at heart to the young of age.

Friday May 30th

the Ball race8pm. Town Clock.1000 numbered balls ‘race’ down Bridge Street! Bet on your ball to WIN! Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Buy your ball through local retailers, or at the Town Clock on the night.

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ernest the Magnifico ernest’s rockin’ stunt showA unique comic character - he could have been a Beverly Hillbilly, he would have been right at home with the Dukes of Hazard, Ernest the Magnifico IS Australia’s comic daredevil. Featuring a high-flying stuntcar, a heart stopping pogostick and a hilarious comic persona, you are guaranteed to laugh and smile as you watch a truly unique slice of the Australian outback.

Saturday May 31st

the Human Horse race.8pm. Bridge Street. Giddy up and trot along to the funniest horse race in town! You and your friend can take part in this two man horse costume race of co-ordination and fun! Who will be the head or who will be the tail? Come along to watch a race with a difference or even take part with a friend!!!!

Saturday May 31st

live music with strange Brew9pm. Lower Bridge Street. United by a love of the 12 bar form, this four-piece band, from all corners of Europe, play electric blues and rock n roll with real feel.

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Sunday June 1st - Doors 11.30 (after the fire works)

The Landmark Hotel Tickets €5:00

Costumes from Bru’s Costume Shop in The Courtyard - Shop open from Friday May 30th to Sunday June 1st

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Sunday June 1stMurray's amusements2 - 8pm. Central Park (behind The Landmark Hotel).

Kid's funday12 - 5pm. Tennis Club Lawns.

taster sessions €5pp & Banana Boat trips €10pp2 - 6pm. Boathouse Bay. Charges Apply.

Historical town Walk3pm. Assembly at the Town Clock.6

Sunday June 1st

ernest the Magnifico ernest’s rockin’ stunt show2.30pm The Market Yard4.30pm The QuayRepeat of yesterdays death defying show!

Sunday June 1st

the supercar experience

Sunday June 1st

fireworks Display & Water Dance show11pm. Murrays Bay/The Quay.It’s all happening at the quay at 11pm! O’Neill School of Irish Dancers take to the water followed by the town’s BIGGEST EVER firework display! All choreographed to music mixed by Hijackers.

Sunday June 1st

Phil the fluters fancy Dress Ball11.30pm. €5 admissionThe Landmark Hotel Ballroom.THE place to be for a bit of late night festival fun! Make your own costume, or buy one from our pop-up costume shop in Murtagh’s Courtyard. Open all weekend.Prizes for the ‘best dressed’ on the night!

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Available for Experience Drives

PricingSelf Drive: 60min €179 30mins €99Passenger ride: 15mins €30

Limited AvailabilityContact: info@carsondemand.ie or 01 2932488 To book your place

Sunday June 1st

the Big town family Walk11.30am. Leitrim County Council, Car Park, Áras an Chontae.(registration from 11am) In aid of the HOPE FoundationCome and join in the fun with a 3K walk for ALL the family! There’ll be lots of special guests joining us on the day - Superman, Spiderman, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Walk, run, waddle, crawl, cycle, scoot, push or be pushed around the course and have lots of fun!Fee: Donation based in aid of the Hope Foundation

Sunday June 1st

live music with theDomino effect9pm. Rock at the Clock!This exciting four-piece cover band from Kilkenny will leave you panting for more!

Monday June 2nd

BBQ, live Music Prizegiving6pm. Gings Beergarden.

Monday June 2nd

rivermania raftrace & Water long Jump3pm. At The Quay.Build it, bring it, race it! Try not to sink (or fall overboard), as you and your crew paddle to the post in this hilarious race. T&C's applyVisit our website www.rivermania.iewww.facebook.com/rivermaniaadventure

Wednesday 4th June

Pig racing & Country and Western night 7pm Main St.

• A day at the races but with cute little pigs instead of horses. Try your luck on the bucking bronco. Enjoy some spit roast lamb and listen to live music by country kings RAINBOW 9pm til late.

• Lamb Roasting on a spit on Main Street!• Live displays on the street from Drumcoura City

Western Horse Riders Ballinamore. • Experience Archery from Carrick Indoor Shooting

and Archery & Electric Bike Trails try your hand at hitting the Bullseye with the traditional Bow and Arrow!

Monday June 2nd

outrun the Hangman race 4pm. St.Mary's Hall start. (Registration from 3.30pm)

Cortober Hill finish. Historical race through Carrick.1.4km run - 140m Shannon Swim - 1km Run

Tuesday June 3rd

tennis open evening7pm. Tennis Club Courts.

5 a side soccer tournament6 - 8pm. Aura Leisure Centre.

Wednesday 4th June5 a side soccer tournament6 - 8pm. Aura Leisure Centre.

Thursday 5th Junetennis open evening7pm. Tennis Club Courts.

5 a side soccer tournament6 - 8pm. Aura Leisure Centre.

Monday June 2nd

town treasure Hunt 2pm. Assembly at The Quay.Solve the riddles and claim the treasure! Suitable for families and all ages.

Thursday 5th June

Hot air Balloon Display6 - 8pm. Park LaneThey’re back!!!After the great success of the flight from the GAA pitch last September, another flight is planned (flights are weather dependant). 3-5 balloons will take off from the same location. Come along and see it once again!

Friday June 6th storytime for 3 - 8 year olds. 12pm. The Reading Room Bookshop.

Murray's amusements2 - 8pm. Central Park (behind The Landmark Hotel).

Kids fun Day12 - 5pm. Tennis Club Lawns.

sUP stand Up Paddling.2 - 6pm. Boathouse Bay.

Friday June 6th

a taste of Carrick6 - 9pm. At The Quay.Come and sample mouth watering cuisine from a selection of the county’s best restaurants, cafés and food producers. Enjoy the food, cookery demonstrations and atmosphere along the banks of the Shannon.€8 per person. Includes 3 ‘taste’ tokens. 1 token = 1 taste.Additional tokens may be purchased.Children enter for free.

Friday June 6th

Boxty World record attempt2pm. At The Quay.Carrick Carnival’s Chef Sham and Gallagher’s Boxty House attempt to break ANOTHER WORLD RECORD!The current Guinness World Record for a potato pancake (covering all regional varieties), stands at a whopping 200kg in weight! And we plan to smash it!!!If you would like to get involved in helping out at the event, please email atasteofcarrick@gmail.com

Kids gaa skills Day10am - 2pm. Park Lane Pitch.GAA Skills Challenge aimed at 4th, 5th and 6th class students from the local schools. Instructors will demonstrate ten skills which are

challenging and rewarding for the pupils to participate in.

Murray's amusements2 - 8pm. Central Park (behind The Landmark Hotel).

Satuday June 7th

Satuday June 7th

lords of strutstreet show 2.30pm in The Market Yard.4.30pm at The Quay.The 2013 Street Performance World Champions are back by popular demand!!! Brothers, Famous Seamus and Sean-tastic, are driven by a lust for fame, yet broken by a talent for failure! Satire, surrealism and silly comedy packed with laughs and surprising acrobatics.

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Saturday 7th

Craft and artisan Markets 12 - 6pm. Along the Quay.Enjoy a selection of LOCAL craft and artisan products from around the region.

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Saturday June 7th

night time Illuminated spectacle!!!10pm. Throughout the Streets.

For the culmination of the final Saturday of the festival, a roaming illuminated spectacle will enliven the streets and entertain the crowds!This journeying procession of large illuminated sculpture, aerial performance, fire performance and charged Balkan music will invite the audience to follow it as it winds it’s way through the town.

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Saturday 7th

Breffni family festival1 - 4pm. Breffni Family Resource Centre, Breffni Crescent.Lots of activities on the day including a BBQ, an auction, a fortune teller, a bouncy castle, refreshments, animals, games, displays, penalty shootout, facepainting, music, competitions, a raffle and prizes!Funds raised go towards offering vital supports to families and individuals within the community.

Saturday 7th

Hurling events10am. Tennis Club Lawns. U10’s Hurling.11.30am. The Bridge. Poc Fada.12pm. Pairc Naomh Mhuire. Sean Walsh Cup. Adults 9 A Side Competition.Contact Kevin: 086 8357848

Carrick Carnival special BrewRye River Brewing Company, are brewers of entry level craft products under the McGargles family brand. We are delighted to announce that Steve Gilsenan, head brewer at Rye River, will be in attendance at the Taste of Carrick and will brew a special one off brew for the Carrrick Festival which will be available in select outlets during the festival while stock last!!!

Date Venue Gig Time

Every day Glancys Waterfront Bar Food served all dayMoon River Day cruises 3pm.

Fri May 30th

An Poitin Stil Catherine McGovern 10pmBoardwalk Café @ The Landmark Dan Mahon 9pmClub 360 @ The Landmark Live D.J. 11.30pmCryan’s Bar ‘Blue Grass’ Session 10pmDunnes D.J. Joe 10pmGings Beer Garden Live D.J. 9pmLittle Glancy’s Live Music 10pm Murtagh’s Elevation D.J. Gary 11pmMurtagh’s Main Bar D.J. Richie 9pmThe Anchorage Baltrad 9pm

Sat May 31st

An Poitin Stil Rainbow 10pmClub 360 @ The Landmark Live D.J. 11pmCryan’s Bar Traditional Irish Music Session 10pmDunnes D.J. Haydo 10pmFlynns Live Music 10pmGings Beer Garden Live D.J. 9pmLittle Glancy’s Live Music 10pmMurtagh’s Basement D.J. Richie 11pmMurtagh’s Elevation D.J. Rory 11pm

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Sunday 8th

Discover Carrick DaySat May 31st

Murtagh’s Main Bar D.J. Joe 9pmThe Swan Rakish 10pmThe Venue Live Music 10pm

Sun June 1st

Club 360 @ The Landmark Live D.J. 10.30pmCryan’s Bar Traditional Irish Music Session 10pmDunnes D.J. Haydo 10pmGings Beer Garden Liam Fitz 5pm.Little Glancy’s Martin Boston 7pmMurtagh’s Basement D.J. Richie 11pmMurtagh’s Elevation D.J. Joe 11pmMurtagh’s Main Bar D.J. Rory 9pmThe Oarsman Cool Hand Dukes 9pmThe Swan Wallop The Cat 10pmThe Venue Live D.J. 10pm

Mon June 2nd Club 360 @ The Landmark Live D.J. 11.30pmDunnes D.J. Haydo 10pmGings Beer Garden Killers of Leon 8pm

Wed June 4th Flynns Live Music 10pm

Thurs June 5th Cryan’s Bar Traditional Irish Music Session 10pmDunnes Liam Fitz 10pm

Fri June 6th

An Poitin Stil John O’Dowd 10pmBoardwalk Café @ The Landmark Dan Mahon 9pmClub 360 @ The Landmark Live D.J. 11.30pmCryan’s Bar ‘Blue Grass’ Session 10pmDunnes D.J. Joe 10pmGings Beer Garden Live D.J. 9pmLittle Glancy’s Live Music 10pmMurtagh’s Main Bar D.J. Richie 9pmMurtagh’s Elevation D.J. Gary 11pmThe Anchorage Chance Your Arm Band 9pmThe Oarsman The Cats Meow 10pm

Sat June 7th

An Poitin Stil Ray Montana 10pmClub 360 @ The Landmark Live D.J. 11pmCryan’s Bar Traditional Irish Music Session 10pmDunnes D.J. Haydo 10pmFlynns Live Music 10pmGings Beer Garden Live D.J. 9pmLittle Glancy’s Live Music 10pm Murtagh’s Main Bar & Courtyard D.J. Joe 9pmMurtagh’s Elevation D.J. Rory 11pmMurtagh’s Basement D.J. Richie 11pmThe Swan Liam Fitz 10pm The Venue Live Music 10pm

Sun June 8th

Ballroom @ The Landmark Mick Flavin 9.30pmClub 360 @ The Landmark Live D.J. 11.30pmCryan’s Bar Traditional Irish Music Session 10pmDunnes D.J. Haydo 10pm Gings Beer Garden Killers of Leon 7pmLittle Glancy’s Gerry Keenan 10pmMurtagh’s Main Bar & Courtyard D.J. Joe 9pm

Sunday 8th

Craft and artisan Markets 12 - 6pm. Along the Quay.

Sunday 8th

Kids fun Day2 - 5pm. Tennis Club Lawns.

sUP stand Up Paddling2 - 6pm. Boathouse Bay.

Boat Parade3pm. Viewing from the Quay.

2 - 6pm. The Quay.Lots of attractions and activities from the area are coming to town to show what is on offer in the region over the summer months. Look out for Tullyboy Farm, Carrick Quads, Eagles Flying, Arigna Mining Experience and lots lots more.

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friday 30th May

Murray’s Amusements. 2 - 8pm. Central ParkThe Opening Parade. 7.30pm. Through the streetsThe Ball Race. 8pm. Town Clock.The Bar Man's Race. 8.30pm. The Town Clock.Late Nite Radio Band. 9pm. Murtagh’s Courtyard.

saturday 31st May

Ernest The Magnifico. 2.30pm The Market YardThe Human Horse Race. 8pm. Town Clock.Live music: Strange Brew. 9pm. Lower Bridge Street.Murray's Amusements. 2 - 8pm. Central ParkStorytime for 3-8 yr olds. 12pm. The Reading RoomKid’s Funday. 12 - 5pm. Tennis Club Lawns.Rivermania Taster Sessions 2 - 6pm. Boathouse Bay.Ernest The Magnifico 4.30pm The Quay

sunday 1st June

The Supercar Experience. All dayThe Big Town Family Walk 11am. Leitrim County CouncilLive music:The Domino Effect. 9pm. Rock at the Clock!Historical Town Walk. 3pm. Town Clock.Fireworks Display and Water Dance Show. 11pm. Murrays Bay/The Quay.Phil the Fluters Fancy Dress Ball. 11.30pm. The Landmark HotelMurray's Amusements. 2 - 8pm. Central ParkKid's Funday. 12 - 5pm. Tennis Club Lawns.Rivermania Taster Sessions. 2 - 6pm. Boathouse Bay.

Monday 2nd June

The Raft Race & Water Long Jump. 3pm. The Quay.Town Treasure Hunt. 2pm. Assembly at The Quay.Outrun the Hangman Race. 4pm. St.Mary’s Hall startBBQ, Live Music & Prizegiving. 6pm. Gings Beergarden.

tuesday 3rd June

Tennis Open Evening. 7pm. Tennis Club Courts.5 A Side Soccer Tournament. 6 - 8pm. Aura Leisure Centre.

Wed. 4th June

Pig Racing & Country and Western Night 7pm Main St.5 A Side Soccer Tournament. 6 - 8pm. Aura Leisure Centre.

thursday 5th June

Hot Air Ballooning. 6 - 8pm Park LaneTennis Open Evening. 7pm. Tennis Club Courts.5 A Side Soccer Tournament. 6 - 8pm. Aura Leisure Centre.

friday 6th June

A Taste of Carrick. 6 - 9pm. At The Quay.Boxty World Record Attempt. 2pm. At The Quay.Kids GAA Skills Day. 10am - 2pm. Park Lane Pitch.Murray's Amusements. 2 - 8pm. Central Park

satuday 7th June

Lords Of Strut. 2.30pm The Market Yard.Lords Of Strut. 4.30pm The Quay.Night Time Illuminated Spectacle. 10pm. Throughout the Streets. Kids Hurling Events. 10am. Tennis Club Lawns.Storytime for 3 - 8 year olds. 12pm. The Reading RoomCraft and Artisan Markets. 12 - 6pm. Along the Quay.Murray's Amusements. 2 - 8pm. Central ParkKids Fun Day. 12 - 5pm. Tennis Club Lawns.SUP Stand Up Paddling. 2 - 6pm. Boathouse Bay.

sunday 8th June

Craft and Artisan Markets. 12 - 6pm. Along the Quay.Discover Carrick Day. 2 - 6pm. The Quay.Kids Fun Day. 12 - 5pm. Tennis Club Lawns,SUP Stand Up Paddling. 2 - 6pm. Boathouse Bay.Boat Parade. 3pm. Viewing from the Quay.