News - Lough Ree
Go ahead for plans to link local solar farm to national electric grid
The underground cable will link the renewable energy development near Kilashee to the nearby grid connection at Lanesboro.
Apr 21, 2023 07:33
Appeal to local anglers not to spread invasive species to west of Ireland
The invasive mussels have spread massively in Lough Ree and the River Shannon generally
Mar 31, 2023 18:53
Increase in turf cutting in designated conservation areas last year
Peat cutting in Special Conservation Areas was banned in 2011.
Mar 6, 2023 13:10
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
Appeal lodged against expansion of Bay Sports water park
The application has been the source of objections from some in the local community.
Feb 23, 2023 13:16
Eight year search ends for speed boat in Lough Ree
The boat was located over the weekend.
Jan 30, 2023 18:12
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
Locals welcome access condition in award of Athlone waterpark expansion
The application has been the source of objections from some in the local community who had highlighted access issues with the popular beach and swimming point on Lough Ree.
Jan 27, 2023 14:19
Planning permission secured for expansion of Roscommon waterpark
Designs for the main water park will include inflatable platforms, slides and climbing walls, along with a junior waterpark.
Jan 26, 2023 12:27
Lough Ree RNLI volunteer inspired by help for late uncle
Brian Connell from Glasson will be spending his first Christmas on-call with Lough Ree RNLI
Dec 13, 2022 18:05
Lanesboro businessman says area totally let down since loss of power station
Joe O' Brien, who runs a shop in the centre of Lanesboro says the area has been decimated in the last two years.
Dec 9, 2022 17:59
Refusal of permission upheld for Newtowncashel care home
Galro Limited had sought to overturn the refusal of planning from Longford County Council.
Dec 1, 2022 13:39
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
Protest held at gates of former Lanesboro power station
Members of the public are calling for the re-opening of the plant due to the current energy concerns.
Oct 3, 2022 13:11Shannonside Newsletter
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