News - River Shannon
Former local Minister shoots down idea of single River Shannon authority
Several local and national representatives have previously called for such an organisation.
Feb 25, 2024 09:19
Body found following Athlone rescue operation
Emergency services were called at about 7.30 this morning near The Quay area after reports a man had entered the water.
Feb 7, 2024 12:05
Protesters highlight damage caused by Shannon flooding
The protest is being run by the Save our Shannon group who were set up by the communities living along the river who've suffered from flooding over the years.
Aug 4, 2023 13:27
Roscommon man halfway through swimming the Shannon without a wetsuit
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Jun 25, 2023 09:24
Athlone Castle parking closed due to flood defence construction
Westmeath County Council apologise for any inconvenience caused.
May 20, 2023 13:17
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
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
Local TD urges government to support local Sub Aqua groups
Speaking in the Dail recently, Deputy Naughten confirmed that while maintenance grants are available for mountain, cave and sea rescue services, nothing is provided for diving groups.
Jan 25, 2023 13:45
Hopes major investment in Athlone Main Drainage Project will reduce flooding
Regional Infrastructure Delivery Lead, Eunan Canavan says the current overused system is not capable of holding excess water during heavy rain periods.
Jan 13, 2023 17:11
River Shannon as popular with users during 2022 as it was during pandemic
Dec 31, 2022 08:43
Chair of Save our Shannon warns gates must be opened further down river to prevent flooding
Michael Silke says action must be taken now to release some of the water building up in the system.
Nov 7, 2022 17:27
Shannonside region to receive almost €150,000 for biodiversity projects
Projects include the treatment of Japanese Knotweed in Roscommon and research on the Quagga mussel in the River Shannon.
Sep 22, 2022 13:48
Lough Ree RNLI respond to 42 incidents in last 6 months
The public are being advised to take care out on the water.
Sep 13, 2022 13:37
Ten rescued from sinking speedboat in Athlone
The incident happened near the M6 Bridge in Athlone on Saturday night
Aug 15, 2022 09:54Shannonside Newsletter
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