News - Coosan Point
Local RNLI training crew respond to rescue mission in Athlone
Lough Ree RNLI was recently part of a lake rescue mission while out on a training session.
Apr 14, 2026 08:41
Christmas call-out for Lough Ree RNLI
The alarm was raised shortly after 1.30pm by the Irish Coast Guard.
Dec 30, 2025 14:17
Power fault affecting boating facilities at Coosan Point near Athlone
It has advised users of the Shannon Navigation that a service block in the area is currently out of order.
Jul 17, 2024 13:30
RNLI boathouse at Coosan Point becoming popular visitor attraction
More than 200 people visited the station for the Lough Ree RNLI Open Day on the 10th of last month.
Jul 8, 2023 11:26
Lough Ree RNLI appeal for more volunteers ahead of busy season
Last year, the lifeboat responded to almost 50 callouts.
Mar 1, 2023 13:25
Support from public needed to obtain Blue Flag for Lough Ree beaches
In order to qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained.
Jan 27, 2023 17:30
Hopes major investment in Athlone Main Drainage Project will reduce flooding
Regional Infrastructure Delivery Lead, Eunan Canavan says the current overused system is not capable of holding excess water during heavy rain periods.
Jan 13, 2023 17:11
Lough Ree RNLI assist over 150 people last year
The local group says the cost of equipment and training is a significant annual expense.
Jan 4, 2023 11:16
Lough Ree RNLI reaches €1.2 million community funding target
The funding covers the cost of the new lifeboat station on the lake which is manned by a team of 46 volunteers.
Oct 19, 2022 17:34
Lough Ree RNLI report busy weekend on local waters
The volunteer crew responded to three call-outs.
Jul 25, 2022 13:56
Special celebration taking place at Coosan Point this afternoon
This celebration had been postponed due to the pandemic.
Jun 11, 2022 08:19
Support sought for Hodson Bay and Coosan Point as bathing areas
Hodson Bay and Coosan Point are hugely popular areas for swimming on the shores of Lough Ree during the summer months
Jun 7, 2022 17:34
Local RNLI attend several call outs over busy weekend
Crews were dispatched over the weekend.
Mar 21, 2022 13:49
The new Lough Ree station located in Coosan Point is hoped to be ready before the end of Summer
The new station will be located at Coosan Point in Co. Westmeath
Mar 20, 2021 10:31Shannonside Newsletter
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