News - waterways

Over 500,000 visits to Royal Canal Greenway since last year
The economic return per visitor is about 27 euro, which amounts to over 17 million in total.
Apr 7, 2022 11:04Dutch Ambassador hopes local towns can maximise water tourism
The Ambassador discussed tourism in the Shannonside region on a recent visit to Longford and Leitrim.
Sep 27, 2021 16:09Civil Defence Officer warns mixing alcohol and waterways can lead to tragedy
People have been seen jumping off the bridge in Ballyleague/Lanesboro as well this week
Jul 23, 2021 15:07Warning after Leitrim swimmers become ill after bathing
People are being advised to only bathe in designated areas in the county
Jul 21, 2021 07:07New invasive species of mussel discovered on Lough Ree
The new species is apparently far more aggressive that the others.
Jul 15, 2021 13:07Pet owners warned of toxic algae blooms on local waterways
Despite rapid emergency vet treatment, Rooney the 13-week old labrador died following exposure to the algae.
Jun 14, 2021 13:06All 16 locks on Shannon-Erne waterway to close over Christmas
Waterways Ireland is advising boat owners and users that all 16 locks on the Shannon-Erne Waterway will be out of service over the Christmas
Dec 23, 2020 11:12Leitrim and Sligo Gardai launch new plan to protect coastlines and waterways from criminals
Gardai in Sligo and Leitrim have launched a new operation to protect their coastlines and waterways from criminal activity. Operation Dualgas aims to respond to
Dec 4, 2020 15:12There has been further progress on the Ballintubber waterways project
There's further progress on developing waterway amenities along the Suck Valley Way. The Ballintubber waterways project has received almost 8,000 euro from the
Nov 22, 2020 10:11Shannonside Newsletter
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