It's situated at the volunteer lifeboat crew's existing base at Coosan Point.
Lough Ree RNLI's new €1.2 million boathouse is nearing completion.
Situated at Coosan Point in Athlone, the 280 square meter facility will transform the ability of the search and rescue team to offer a vital service to the midlands.
Lifeboat Press Officer Tom Maguire says it'll greatly improve their service:
Growth and Profitability Reasons Behind Bord Na Mona Sale
The sale will be subject to regulatory approval.
Emergency Services Including Medevac Chopper Attend Offaly Incident
Emergency service workers descended on Daingean to attend the incident this afternoon.
Appeal For Witnesses Following Criminal Damage In Laois
The incident happened in the early hours of Friday.
Government To Examine Other Options To Rent Pressure Zones
The measure is due to come to an end this year.
TUS Athlone Win Funding For Research Equipment
The university will be using the funding to assist in their development of 'applied polymer technologies'.
Close To 12,000 People Employed By Enterprise Ireland Clients Across Midlands
Over 700 jobs were created in the region last year.
Sale Of Only Irish Public Recycling Company "Economic Vandalism" - SIPTU
Bord Na Mona Recycling has confirmed the sale to a Kerry company.
Water Supply Interruptions In Offaly Tomorrow
People can expect a loss of water from 8am tomorrow morning.
Time, Safe, and Stay - The Three Keys Words To Remember After International Epilepsy Day
Over 2,500 people in the midlands live with Epilepsy.
Grants Of €1,000 Available For Midlands Businesses
It's from the RISE Community Fund.
Ireland's Largest STEM Fair Calling For Entries To Midlands Events
The deadline for getting entries in is March 12th.
Bord Na Mona Recycling Actively Seeking Bids For Company
Industrial action has been threatened if the company is privatised.
Over 30 New Social Homes Delivered In Westmeath This Week
It's a mix of one, two, three and four bed homes.
American Woman In Laois Sets Sights On Top Prize In US Gameshow
She had originally applied for a spot on a different progamme.
More Loans Being Borrowed And At Higher Value, According To New Figures
The Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland released their new report for the third quarter of 2024.
Irish Eurovision Entry To Be Chosen Tonight
Mountmellick author of a Eurovision book thinks there is a wide variety of songs to pick from.
Changes In Speed Limits Also Needed In Built Up Areas - Laois Councillor
Many rural roads across the country have had the speed limit reduced today.
Laois Gardaí Seize Two Cars In One Night
Both vehicles were found to be without insurance.
Two Men Appear In Court Over Major Drug Seizure In Laois
Almost 200 kilos of cocaine were seized during operations in Laois and Dublin.
"Walk For Justice" Taking Place In Honour Of Laois Student
Joe Drennan's family are calling for an appeal of the sentence of the man found guilty of dangerous driving, causing his death.
