News - RNLI
Lough Ree RNLI urging public to keep lifeboat stations clear
That's the message from Lough Ree RNLI who are appealing to the public to be vigilant around the waterways.
May 30, 2026 11:10
Local RNLI training crew respond to rescue mission in Athlone
Lough Ree RNLI was recently part of a lake rescue mission while out on a training session.
Apr 14, 2026 08:41
Local rescue crew spend six hours attending call outs during warm weather
The RNLI continue to encourage people to contact the Coast Guard by calling 999 or 112 at the earliest opportunity.
Jul 14, 2025 11:33
Second teenager dies in swimming accident off Donegal coast
The search and rescue operation was coordinated by the Malin Head Coast Guard, and local vessels helped in the search.
May 11, 2025 07:57
Lough Ree RNLI pay tribute to outgoing lifeboat manager
Kevin Ganly has helped co-ordinate the opening of the services new lifeboat station, a €1.2 million development partly funded by the local community.
Mar 10, 2025 13:00
Lough Ree RNLI open day taking place this morning
The €1.2 million boathouse will be open to the public from 11am this morning.
Jun 10, 2023 09:15
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
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
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
Boat operators on Lough Ree asked to keep between markers
The Lough Ree RNLI service is very busy as peak holiday season brings large numbers of boats out on the lake
Jul 19, 2022 17:51
Lough Ree RNLI assist 19 people on the water over the weekend
The Volunteer RNLI crews attended 6 separate incidents over five days.
Jul 19, 2022 13:39
Local RNLI respond to growing number of calls in 2022
The volunteer crew has responded to 20 calls to date in 2022.
Jul 12, 2022 11:08
Special celebration taking place at Coosan Point this afternoon
This celebration had been postponed due to the pandemic.
Jun 11, 2022 08:19
New Lough Ree RNLI station to be officially opened tomorrow
The 1.2 million euro station saw major fundraising from the public.
Jun 10, 2022 13:49Shannonside Newsletter
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