News - Lough Ree RNLI
Lough Ree lifeboat crew urges public to take care this weekend
Lakes and other amenities are expected to see a surge in visitor numbers over the Bank Holiday.
May 29, 2026 17:43
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
Local lifeboat crew assist eight people over the last week
Kevin Ganly, volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager at Lough Ree RNLI has urged Lake users to be extra vigilant due to falling water levels on the lake this month.
Sep 20, 2023 14:31
Lough Ree RNLI and Athlone Sub Aqua club carry out triple rescue
The crews assessed all 26 people onboard and no injuries were reported.
Aug 1, 2023 13:45
Lough Ree RNLI open day taking place this morning
The €1.2 million boathouse will be open to the public from 11am this morning.
Jun 10, 2023 09:15
Lough Ree RNLI deployed to serious incidents over June Bank Holiday
The volunteer service is asking people to take every safety precaution when they're heading out on water during the busy holiday season
Jun 7, 2023 11:14
Local RNLI rescue two fishermen in Athlone
Earlier on Saturday Lough Ree RNLI had joined with Athlone Sub Aqua Club and Athlone River Safety Awareness just upstream of the weir wall to demonstrate emergency response procedures to the public.
Mar 20, 2023 07:39
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
A local committee has been formed to raise €100,000 to go towards the new RNLI boathouse.
A fundraising campaign to help contribute for the new RNLI boathouse for Lough Ree has been relaunched in recent days after some events had to
Feb 13, 2021 09:37
Lough Ree RNLI pay tribute to retiring operations manager Tony McCarth
Tributes are being paid to Tony McCarth, who is retiring as lifeboat operation manager at Lough Ree RNLI. Mr McCarth joined the busy RNLI station
Feb 8, 2021 13:45
Lough Ree RNLI comes to the aid of four people on grounded barge near Athlone.
Lough Ree RNLI came to the aid of four people on board a barge which ran aground near Athlone yesterday afternoon. The 36ft Dutch barge
Dec 13, 2020 09:37Shannonside Newsletter
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