News - Swimming
Funeral of Roscommon drowning victim to take place today
Máire Murray, from the Croghan Road in Carrick-on-Shannon, had been living in Dublin in recent years.
Aug 8, 2025 07:18
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
Coral Leisure to retain management of Longford Leisure centre
The pool, gym and sports hall are a key part of the town's Albert Reynolds Peace Park .
Jul 25, 2023 13:30
Longford teenagers have near miss at Strandhill beach
There's been a call for lifeguards at the location.
Jun 22, 2023 13:11
Local TD calls for Ballaghaderreen Pool to reopen
The petition has received over 700 signatures and is approaching it's target of 800.
Apr 5, 2023 13:35
Locals welcome access condition in award of Athlone waterpark expansion
The application has been the source of objections from some in the local community who had highlighted access issues with the popular beach and swimming point on Lough Ree.
Jan 27, 2023 14:19
Man(60s) dies in swimming tragedy in Laois lake
Jul 17, 2022 07:55
Boy dies following Dublin swimming accident
He was rushed to hospital but died in the early hours of this morning.
Jul 12, 2022 08:40
HSE not aware of swimming-linked illnesses in Leitrim
It was feared that several people, including children, were sick after swimming in local waterways in Leitrim
Jul 22, 2021 16:38
Several children struck down with illness after bathing in Leitrim waterways
The county has only one designated bathing spot but an algal bloom has resulted in a 'no-bathing' notice being issued
Jul 21, 2021 14:07
Warning after Leitrim swimmers become ill after bathing
People are being advised to only bathe in designated areas in the county
Jul 21, 2021 07:41
Met Eireann issue a high temperature advisory
Mount Dillion in Roscommon recorded 29.2 degrees yesterday.
Jul 18, 2021 11:26
Council issue warning after algal bloom discovered in Leitrim lake
People are advised to stay away as the bloom can make you very ill
May 15, 2021 10:25
Athlone Swimmer Robert Powell Fails Drugs Test
Athlone swimmer Robert Powell has accepted a one year doping suspension having failed a drugs test for the prohibited substance, Clostebol. In an out of
Jun 24, 2020 14:41Shannonside Newsletter
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