News - River Shannon
New Athlone bridge to be 'jacked' into place later this month
The bridge was made in Seville and will be installed over ten day period later this month.
Aug 8, 2022 14:18
All Meelick Weir gates open to prevent flooding on Shannon
All gates have now been open.
Jun 28, 2022 18:16
Planning for 41 houses in Carrick gets go-ahead
The housing application at Priors Point in Carrick-on-Shannon was appealed to An Bord Pleanala last year
Jun 3, 2022 09:19
Construction to begin on Athlone pedestrian and cycle bridge in May
It'll run from the Radisson Hotel on one side of the Shannon, to the Luan Gallery on the other.
Apr 11, 2022 13:41
Domestic tourists expected to boost Shannon cruising this Summer
Tourists are expected to return to the Shannon waterways in 2022.
Feb 9, 2022 17:55
Electrical fault caused 2020 sinking of pleasure yacht in Leitrim
None of the crew were injured in the incident and were safely evacuated to a nearby jetty.
Jan 18, 2022 12:56
New hope for Rooskey pedestrian bridge as Leitrim CoCo take over project
Leitrim County Council is due to make a funding application later this week.
Jan 18, 2022 08:22
Public encouraged to engage with new water plans for Shannonside region
The plan will see a major shift in how water supplies are managed overall in the region.
Dec 14, 2021 17:17
Leitrim river rescue hero highlights importance of waterside life rings
Nov 12, 2021 13:45
Roscommon Senator proposes giving ESB more power to control water in River Shannon
Eugene Murphy feels the ESB can do much more if they have the power to control flood events along the river.
Nov 4, 2021 10:42Shannonside Newsletter
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