Hedge causing “extremely dangerous” situation – meeting told — Carrick-on-Shannon

At the Carrick‑on‑Shannon Municipal District meeting this week, councillors urged Leitrim County Council to remove a section of hedge along the R201 road. Cllr Sean McGowan (FF) tabled a motion calling for the work to be carried out, citing an “extremely dangerous” situation. The motion proposes cutting back roughly 100 metres of hedge from the point where the local road at L7483 at Laheenamona exits onto the Mohill‑Carrick road, and replacing it with a timber lath and rail fence.

The hedge currently blocks the view for motorists exiting the local road, forcing them to cross the white line to look back toward Carrick for oncoming traffic. With some vehicles travelling at high speed, the lack of visibility poses a serious risk. Cllr Paddy Farrell (FF) supported the motion, describing the section as dangerous and in need of urgent attention.

District Engineer Emma Donohue confirmed that the hedge will be cut back, noting that the council does not intend a low‑cost safety scheme at this junction. The council’s response and any subsequent action remain to be announced.

For full details, see the Leitrim Observer.

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