News - water safety
Bank Holiday water safety appeal launched
Water Safety Ireland have issued a warning, as many take to the water across the Easter weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:44
Longford County Council to take canal life buoys under control
The council will now take responsibility for the provision of the vital life saving equipment
Jan 17, 2025 17:57
Local councillor makes appeal over missing life buoys
Paschal Fitzmaurice said it was 'very disappointing' to see a missing ring buoy abandoned in a river near Somers Park in Castlerea.
Sep 23, 2024 18:00
Castlerea councillor describes vandalism of life rings as 'disappointing'
Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice has condemned the act, stating lifebuoys are there to save lives and anyone who removes or interferes with one is potentially risking someone's life.
Jan 16, 2023 13:43
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
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 13:49
Calls for more riverbank safety measures in Carrick-on-Shannon
Enda McCarney lost his life in the river last month.
Mar 15, 2022 08:20
Lough Ree RNLI attend multiple incidents across busy weekend on the water
All users of the waterway should, in time of need, make the emergency call to 999 or 112 at the earliest opportunity
Jun 14, 2021 08:16Shannonside Newsletter
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