Since its founding in 1992, the Society has worked continuously to research, protect, develop, and educate about the many historic and heritage aspects of Carrick-on-Shannon and its catchment area. For a town of its size, Carrick has a remarkable number of individuals, sites and events associated with it since its Corporation Charter of 1613. The Society has amassed a large collection of books, papers, artefacts, and memorabilia that are indexed and/or on display in the Heritage Centre. From time to time the Society sponsors printing of books of special interest.
A membership organisation open to all interested persons, the Society meets monthly as well as offering monthly lectures or events for most of year. Current annual membership fees are €25 individual and €30 family, giving members free attendance at most events.
Further information: cos.localhistorycentre@gmail.com or carrick16@gmail.com, or enquiries to the Heritage Centre at 071 962 1757. The Society is a member of the Federation of Local History Societies (Ireland).
Elected Committee Officers
- President – John Bredin
- Chairperson – Sean Gill
- Vice Chairperson – Mary Butler
- Secretary – Mari Hetherington
- Treasurer – Teresa O’Callaghan
- Assistant Treasurer – Frank Whitney
- PRO – Mary Collins Dolan
- Field Officer – Tony Heeran
- Assistant Field Officer – Sr Veronica Kelly