News - Lough Ree
Westmeath councillor criticises lack of consultation on Lough Funshinagh works
The flooding at Lough Funshinagh has been a serious issue for the past few years but councillor Louise Heavin says the Roscommon authority shouldn't have attempted to resolve the issue in the manner they did
Sep 8, 2021 08:21
Athlone women raise thousands for charity in 10 hour lake swim
Athlone women Serena and Karen enjoy a regular swim at Coosan Point in the shadow of the emerging Lough Ree RNLI boathouse which is due for completion next month.
Aug 30, 2021 11:17
LISTEN: Lanesboro short film wins a Pinewood studios award
"Snámh" will be screened live in Pinewood studios next year and in Hollywood after that.
Aug 21, 2021 12:41
New invasive species of mussel discovered on Lough Ree
The new species is apparently far more aggressive that the others.
Jul 15, 2021 13:42
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 21:15Shannonside Newsletter
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