News - Lough Ree
Public meeting to discuss future of Lough Ree Power Station next week
The ESB-owned plant was closed in December 2020 following 62 years of electricity generation.
Jul 17, 2026 17:30
Over €5,000 raised for family of teenager who drowned on Lough Ree
15-year-old Martin Greene, of Brawny Close in Athlone, passed away after getting into difficulty near Glasson.
Jul 14, 2026 17:13
Drowning victim remembered as 'driving force' behind Athlone football team
15-year-old Martin Greene, of Brawny Close in Athlone, passed away after getting into difficulty near Glasson.
Jul 13, 2026 13:50
15-year-old boy dies after getting into difficulty in Lough Ree
Gardaí and emergency services responded after receiving reports of the incident at Lough Ree, off Carnakilla Point, in Glasson, Co. Westmeath, shortly after 7:30pm.
Jul 12, 2026 08:50
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 politicians attend launch of new virtual reality initiative in Lanesboro
Lough Ree Access For All which hosts inclusive, wheelchair-accessible boat trips on lake has introduced a special virtual reality tour at the amenity.
May 1, 2026 17:37
Local Senator wants larger investment in local parks
It comes following the allocation of over €100 million in funding for the National Parks and Wildlife Service for 2026.
Nov 7, 2025 13:37
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
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
Organisers of a local competition appealing for information regarding missing boat
Anyone with any information regarding the boat is asked to contact their local Garda Station.
May 2, 2025 17:09
Public submission deadline extended for planned Lough Ree Greenway
The closing date for submissions was due to be today at 4 o'clock but that deadline is now extended until April 11th.
Apr 2, 2025 13:38
Closing date approaches for public to have their say on Lough Ree Greenway
Some homeowners in the Lecarrow area have already expressed concerns around the project, believing the greenway will pass too close to their properties.
Mar 27, 2025 13:27
Popular Athlone hotel seeking new development
Wineport Lodge, based in Glasson, have applied to Westmeath County Council three floating pod type guest rooms.
Jan 5, 2025 11:13
Next budget hoped to cover loss of rates from local power plant closure
Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty recently raised the issue in the Dáil.
Jun 25, 2024 08:17Shannonside Newsletter
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