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Local RNLI training crew respond to rescue mission in Athlone

Apr 14, 2026 08:41
By Shannonside News
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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.

A local RNLI crew is urging people to make the phone call if there are emergencies in the water.
Lough Ree RNLI was recently part of a lake rescue mission while out on a training session.

They were undergoing a three hour training session at Coosan Point last Tuesday, when a man on board a 29 foot steel cruiser ran aground off Coosan Point at 7.40pm
Members were able to respond within two minutes, and no injuries were reported.
Lough Ree RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer, Tom McGuire is urging people to stay safe in the water:

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