News - Lough Ree
Step forward for proposed Ballyleague boardwalk project
The eco-friendly project would see access granted to traditionally hard to reach wetlands along the lake.
Jul 8, 2021 08:55
Busy week for Lough Ree RNLI after 25 people rescued in last six days
The RNLI has been very busy this month helping people who find themselves in bother
Jul 2, 2021 15:19
LISTEN: Lough Ree RNLI warning against complacency after 30 rescues in June
The latest rescue took place on Thursday evening when six people were taken off a boat which was taking on water
Jun 25, 2021 16:33
Six people rescued from stricken boat on Lough Ree
The people were unharmed following the incident
Jun 24, 2021 23:13
Lanesboro group disappointed by confirmation that power station will be demolished
The power station stopped working last December
Jun 18, 2021 16:47
Lough Ree RNLI attend multiple incidents across busy weekend on the water
All users of the waterway should, in time of need, make the emergency call to 999 or 112 at the earliest opportunity
Jun 14, 2021 08:16
Major eco-tourism facility planned on Lough Ree outside Athlone
The land was acquired by the Hodson Bay Group last year
Jun 8, 2021 09:17
Six people and a dog rescued from boats on Lough Ree in past 48 hours
Lough Ree RNLI is appealing to people ahead of the June Bank Holiday weekend to make sure they adhere to all safety measures before they head out on the lake
May 31, 2021 11:47
Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub wins National Lottery Award
The angling hub also won the Health & Wellbeing category at the National Lottery Good Causes Awards.
May 30, 2021 08:36
8 people rescued in two seperate incidents on Lough Ree
The RNLI has been busy in the last few days helping people who have been stranded
May 22, 2021 21:15
Longford Councillor calls for better tourism development on Lough Ree island
It's hoped that much more tourism could be developed on Lough Ree if the Council was to progress works on the little-explored island
Apr 15, 2021 13:50
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 10:31
Lanesboro locals get ready to say final goodbye to Lough Ree Power Station
The countdown is continuing this lunchtime to the closure of the Lough Ree Power station in Lanesboro which is due to stop production mid-afternoon.
Dec 18, 2020 12:03
End of an era as Lough Ree power station to close today after 62 years
Lough Ree Power Station in Lanesboro closes today bringing an end to 62 years of electricity production in the small town on the Roscommon/Longford
Dec 18, 2020 09:37Shannonside Newsletter
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