News - River Shannon
Athlone Castle parking closed due to flood defence construction
Westmeath County Council apologise for any inconvenience caused.
May 20, 2023 13:05Appeal to local anglers not to spread invasive species to west of Ireland
The invasive mussels have spread massively in Lough Ree and the River Shannon generally
Mar 31, 2023 18:03Local RNLI rescue two fishermen in Athlone
Earlier on Saturday Lough Ree RNLI had joined with Athlone Sub Aqua Club and Athlone River Safety Awareness just upstream of the weir wall to demonstrate emergency response procedures to the public.
Mar 20, 2023 07:03Local TD urges government to support local Sub Aqua groups
Speaking in the Dail recently, Deputy Naughten confirmed that while maintenance grants are available for mountain, cave and sea rescue services, nothing is provided for diving groups.
Jan 25, 2023 13:01Hopes 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 17:01Chair of Save our Shannon warns gates must be opened further down river to prevent flooding
Michael Silke says action must be taken now to release some of the water building up in the system.
Nov 7, 2022 17:11Shannonside region to receive almost €150,000 for biodiversity projects
Projects include the treatment of Japanese Knotweed in Roscommon and research on the Quagga mussel in the River Shannon.
Sep 22, 2022 13:09Lough Ree RNLI respond to 42 incidents in last 6 months
The public are being advised to take care out on the water.
Sep 13, 2022 13:09Ten rescued from sinking speedboat in Athlone
The incident happened near the M6 Bridge in Athlone on Saturday night
Aug 15, 2022 09:08Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford,
Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2023 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus