News - Shannon
Temperatures could hit 30C today as hot spells continues
Yesterday saw the hottest temperature ever recorded in the month of May - with the mercury reaching 28.6 degrees at Shannon Airport.
May 26, 2026 09:17
OPW and ESB respond to local anger over Shannon flooding
The ESB says around 70 millimeters of water was recorded across Lough Ree earlier this month.
Oct 14, 2025 13:18
Hopes Leitrim's cruiser traffic will increase this summer
Fianna Fáil councillor Paddy Farrell claimed last summer that cruiser traffic almost halved on the Shannon in 2024.
Apr 30, 2025 17:40
Power fault affecting boating facilities at Coosan Point near Athlone
It has advised users of the Shannon Navigation that a service block in the area is currently out of order.
Jul 17, 2024 13:30
Tarmonbarry lifting bridge to remain closed until end of month
An alternative route is available via the loughs along the Camlin river until maintenance is due to be complete on Monday the 29th of April.
Apr 21, 2024 08:52
Local councillor calls for single authority to manage the River Shannon
His call comes following serious flooding in the Shannon Callows areas earlier in the year.
Nov 29, 2023 17:17
IFA president welcomes funding for flooded Shannon Callows land
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue announced yesterday that €800,000 will be made available to farmers with this scheme.
Nov 9, 2023 16:36
Shannon Airport closed this morning due to heavy fog
The airport is closed this morning due to heavy fog affecting maintenance works, with the operator saying they expect the airport to reopen soon.
Oct 9, 2023 10:49
Controversial Waterways byelaws public consultation has been extended
The by-laws would include the reduction of mooring times, removal of winter mooring and a tax on businesses operating on the Shannon.
Oct 6, 2023 13:16
Save Our Shannon Organisation to hold flooding protest tomorrow
Locals and farmers are to gather at the Meelick Weir from 1 o'clock.
Aug 18, 2023 16:14
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
Lock House in Clondra identified as good potential for future tourism plans
A survey was conducted this year to examine the potential for enhanced tourism.
Dec 31, 2022 09:49
Ballinasloe man raises over €50,000 for charity
Sep 3, 2022 10:24
Leitrim Blueway consultation to get underway today
The pedestrian and cycle way would travel north from Carrick on Shannon to Leitrim Village
Aug 4, 2022 07:48Shannonside Newsletter
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