Lough Ree RNLI lifeboat crew were alerted by the Coast Guard to two separate incidents yesterday, Saturday May 27th. The first alarm was raised at 11.04 am when two people on board a 32ft motor cruiser ran aground north-west of Inchbofin Island near the eastern shore of the lake. Lough Ree RNLI volunteers responded quickly. …
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File Photo It has been a busy weekend for everyone involved with Lough Ree RNLI following a second call-out in two days. Yesterday they were called out when a 56-foot barge with three people on board ran hard aground on rocks close to Blackwood Point at the northern end of Lough Ree. This morning (Sunday …
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The Lough Ree RNLI lifeboat crew assisted two vessels which were in difficulty on a windy day on the lake which saw waves up to a metre high in some areas. The Crew were alerted to the first incident by the Coast Guard , 29 April, when a 56-foot barge with three people on board …
Lough Ree RNLI are hosting an afternoon of activities on, and overlooking, the Shannon this Sunday at the Promenade in Athlone. It promises to be an action packed day and will also feature rowing races, Jetski stunts, a Publican’s Barrel Race and lots of other fun activities. Ahead of the first race, which gets under …
Volunteer lifeboat crew with Lough Ree RNLI had one of their busiest periods ever over the past few days, receiving a total of seven callouts over five days to assist people on and around Lough Ree. The first callout for the lifeboat crew came from the Coast Guard shortly after two o’clock on Tuesday afternoon …
Lough Ree RNLI Treasurer Mr. Vincent Rafter, was recently presented with a Gold Badge at RNLI Annual Presentation of Awards to mark his years of service to the charity. Picture Credit: RNLI/Tara Murphy Mr Rafter was presented with his award by RNLI Chairman Charles Hunter-Pease. Vincent has been the Treasurer of Athlone/Lough Ree RNLI since …
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