26
Apr
Students not detered by snow – Barry’s Bay This Week
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Students not detered by snow
Barry’s Bay This Week Students from St. Andrew's Catholic School spread gravel for the Forest Path at Hoch Farm in Killaloe. The Grade 7 and 8 students volunteered their time over Earth Week at the ongoing project site. By Barney McCaffrey – Special to This Week With Earth … |
26
Apr
Rowing out the boats at O’Briensbridge on April 30 – Limerick Post
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Rowing out the boats at O'Briensbridge on April 30
Limerick Post The regatta was first organised in 1870, but because it grew so large, the tidal conditions in the city didn't allow enough time to run the full programme, and it moved to Killaloe in the 1970's, before it found its current home in O'Briensbridge in … |
25
Apr
60-foot Barge Sinks in Killaloe – Afloat
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60-foot Barge Sinks in Killaloe
Afloat An inland waterways hire cruiser that struck Killaloe bridge in Co. Clare at the weekend was beached by the local volunteer Coast Guard Unit. Six… Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked to a 60' barge that was sinking at its mooring on Lough Derg on the … Ireland. Pollution averted as barge sinks on Lough Derg |
25
Apr
Ireland. Pollution averted as barge sinks on Lough Derg – BYM News (press release)
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Ireland. Pollution averted as barge sinks on Lough Derg
BYM News (press release) Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked by Valentia MRSC to a 60' Barge that was sinking at its mooring on Lough Derg. The Killaloe Coast Guard Unit dispatched two vehicles with crew and salvage pumps by road and the rescue boat "DALTON" was sent to place … |
25
Apr
Pollution Averted as Barge Sinks on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked by Valentia MRSC to a 60′ Barge that was sinking at its mooring on Lough Derg. The Killaloe Coast Guard Unit dispatched two vehicles with crew and salvage pumps by road and the rescue boat “DALTON” was sent to place anti-pollution booms to avoid pollution to Lough Derg.
After many hours it was obvious that even with four pumps and a slurry tank the barge had
23
Apr
How not to stay Cool.
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked to remove a fridge freezer from the moorings at Ballina. The fridge was being used as a boat. A concerned member of the public called Valentia Coast Guard MRSC. The fridge was removed from the area.
During the current hot spell the Killaloe Coast Guard Unit would ask you do not swim in areas where there is no lifeguard or not designated as a safe swimming
22
Apr
New Wheelyboat Makes Lough Rynn More Accessible – Afloat
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New Wheelyboat Makes Lough Rynn More Accessible
Afloat An inland waterways hire cruiser that struck Killaloe bridge in Co. Clare at the weekend was beached by the local volunteer Coast Guard Unit. Six… Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year Brendan Harvey was on hand to launch Lough Rynn's new Wheelyboat … |
20
Apr
New video from Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters – hotpress.com (subscription)
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New video from Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters
hotpress.com (subscription) The album is produced by Killaloe man Owen Lewis, who spent time in the States working with the likes of Courtney Love, REM and Lady Gaga, so it's shaping up to be a goodie. In the meantime, check out the vid for 'Hatch 16' (whose name, trivia fans, … |
20
Apr
Ottawa area under freezing rain warning – CTV.ca
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Ottawa area under freezing rain warning
CTV.ca Areas affected by that warning include: Petawawa – Pembroke – Cobden, Barry's bay – Killaloe, Deep River – Whitney – Algonquin Park. Environment Canada says the storm will begin in those areas late Tuesday night, and the precipitation will continue … |
20
Apr
Emotional homecoming for soldiers – Belfast Newsletter
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Emotional homecoming for soldiers
Belfast Newsletter The troops – aboard two buses – were welcomed into Abbottscroft TA centre, bedecked with bunting and Union flags, by the skirl of a lone piper playing the regimental tune, Killaloe. Led off the transport by officer commanding major Craig Jameson, … |