She's since been released back into the Shannon.
A 'distressed' swan in the midlands has been rescued.
Athlone Sub Aqua Club responded to the call on Thursday, and found the bird trapped in fishing line and a wire fence.
Members Brendan Donnellan and Jude Kilmartin rescued the swan and brought her to the local vet, Ronan Walsh.
After being given the all clear from Mr. Walsh, she was released back into the River Shannon.
Man Dies After Offaly Road Crash
A man in his 30s has died after a single vehicle collision in Ballycumber.
Westmeath Matchmaker Reveals Rule Clients Should Follow
A recent study from datingscout.com outlines the most common relationship 'icks'.
GOAL Mile Events Kicking Off This Weekend In Midlands
The first event is in Laois on Sunday with most events taking place over Christmas.
Midlands Expected To Avoid Worst of Wind Warning This Weekend
A Yellow Wind Warning is in place for counties in the West.
Aengus O'Rourke Will Be Considering Political Future After "Bitter" Seanad Blow
The Athlone rep was hoping and expecting to be selected to run for the Seand.
Enoch Burke Released From Prison
The case will come under review on January 21st.
Westmeath Councillor Says Approach To Lissywollen Was 'Haphazard'
The site is expected to cease entirely from next year.
Two Men Charged In Connection With Investigation Into Imminent Threat To Life
It follows the search of cells in Portlaoise Prison.
Teenager Charged With Assault In Westmeath Granted Bail
Judge Bernadette Owens granted bail under strict conditions.
IFA Confident Rise In Membership Price Will Balance Costs Next Year
The Irish Farmers' Association recorded a loss of over €420,000 in it's accounts.
Asylum Seeker Hospitalised After Westmeath Assault
The incident occurred in Athlone on Sunday.
Taoiseach Approves Santa To Fly Over Ireland On Christmas Eve
He made the announcement on Instagram.
Investment In Urban Regeneration, Roads And Housing Vital To Attract Businesses To Laois - Cllr Kelly
The Capital Indicative Programme has been announced by Laois County Council for the next three years.
Gardaí In Westmeath Stop Three Vehicles Inside 10 Minutes
All the vehicles were driving the wrong way down a one-way street.
Works At Lissywollen To Cease From Tomorrow
It follows a hearing today at the High Court after the Government conceded the case.
November Sees Drop in Midlands Housing Commencements
The figures for 2024 are still ahead of those from 2023.
Offaly MEP Appointed New Agriculture Role In European Union
Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen will help balance sustainability to benefit both farmers and the environment.
St. Vincent De Paul Society Is Here To Help This Christmas
The organisation has food appeals, shops and fundraising events.
Birr's 2025 Distributer System Will 'Create A Nicer Space In The Town'
Planning permission has been granted for important infrastructure's in the area.
Popular Westmeath Pub Reopening After 3 Years
A fire in 2021 left extensive damage to the Athlone pub causing it to close it's doors.
