News - Coosan Point

Antisocial behaviour rife at Coosan Point, Athlone

Fine Gael's John Dolan is raising the issue at today's Athlone-Moate Municipal District meeting.

Jul 6, 2026 07:37

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

Christmas call-out for Lough Ree RNLI

The alarm was raised shortly after 1.30pm by the Irish Coast Guard.

Dec 30, 2025 14:17

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

RNLI boathouse at Coosan Point becoming popular visitor attraction

More than 200 people visited the station for the Lough Ree RNLI Open Day on the 10th of last month.

Jul 8, 2023 11:26

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

Support from public needed to obtain Blue Flag for Lough Ree beaches

In order to qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained.

Jan 27, 2023 17:30

Hopes major investment in Athlone Main Drainage Project will reduce flooding

Regional Infrastructure Delivery Lead, Eunan Canavan says the current overused system is not capable of holding excess water during heavy rain periods.

Jan 13, 2023 17:11