Lough Derg

Reeds and swans in the townland of Skehanagh on the shores of Lough Derg.

North Tipperary’s degraded rivers ‘are in trouble’

Garrykennedy harbour

Public safety alert - Council issues caution on Lough Derg

The Monk Sculpture in Terryglass

Beautiful Terryglass is celebrating the best of Lough Derg

Lough Derg RNLI boat 'Jean Spier'

Rower in difficulty rescued on Lough Derg

Tullamore cub scouts instructed in the skills of water paddling

Gardaí are investigating a serious oil discharge incident at the the local water treatment plant

Garda investigation into oil spill at water plant continues

Last summer Tipperary County Council issued a warning about the blue-green algae in Lough Derg. It can cause skin irritation.

Deputy Alan Kelly among objectors to 170km Shannon water pipeline plan

Lough Derg from the Arra Hills.

'You can't trust the Government over Lough Derg's future,' meeting is told

Lough Derg from the Arra Hills.

Community meeting to discuss the water quality in Lough Derg

Public meeting to discuss Lough Derg's water quality

The 2026 Community Water Development Fund is now open for applications

Three North Tipp rivers have deteriorated badly over last decade

'An ecological disaster' - Councillors sound alarm over Shannon pipeline

Flood waters mixed with raw sewage on two Tullamore streets last Sunday morning

Offaly County Council called on to block national pipeline until flooding issue ...

Offaly farmers in line for average €100,000 compensation pay outs in pipeline de...

Offaly farmers in line for average €100,000 compensation payout in Shannon pipel...

Photos courtesy of Daft.ie

PICTURES: Unsold Irish ‘dream home’ holds a dark colonial past

Eleanor Hooker, Helm and Lifeboat Press Officer, Ciara Lynch, Crew Tier2, Tom Hayes, Trainee Navigator, Seán Ginnelly, Coastal Lifeboat Trainer.

Lough Derg RNLI volunteers complete successful training and assessment
Crew members successfully passed a number of assessments following months of training
John O'Callaghan

The proposed route of the pipe from Lough Derg to Dublin, which travels from North Tipperary through a large swathe of Offaly en route to the capital.

North Tipp Councillors lodge strong objection to Lough Derg Pipe

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Tipp, Limerick and Clare Councils 'should unite' to fight the Shannon pipe

An artist's impression of the Booster Pumping Station a few miles to the east of Birr. The station will increase the water pressure in the Pipe when the demand in Dublin rises.

Construction of Lough Derg Pipe expected to start in 2027

Lough Derg from the slopes of the Arra hills.

Work underway with farmers to halt water decline in North Tipperary

A map outlining the route of the pipe from Parteen to Dublin.

Lough Derg Pipe landowners to be offered financial compensation or CPO

Tomas Gallagher at Donegal Circuit Court. Photo: North West Newspix

Man in court over series of sexual offences at sacred Irish pilgrimage site

L. to r. Anne Rabbitte, TD, Minister of State, Marie Healy, Phil Cargill, Éanna Rowe, Eoin O'Brien, Cllr Ivan Canning and Paddy Mathews.

€2.48m Portumna Harbour officially opened

PICTURES: This Irish castle with a pool and stunning views could be yours for €2...

Purpose of Edna O'Brien's writing was to 'illuminate, inspire, give courage', fu...

Lough Derg RNLI's ‘One Moment One Crew’ photo memory. Photograph by Gerardine Wisdom

Lough Derg RNLI records a ‘One Moment One Crew’ photo memory

A map outlining the route of the pipe from Parteen to Dublin.

North Tipp Councillors voice strong objections against 170 kilometre Shannon Pip... Derek Fanning

Aoife Kennedy, Lifeboat Station Administrator and Launching Authority and her sister Doireann Kennedy, Volunteer Crew

Local RNLI group celebrates 20 years lifesaving service

Six people including kids rescued from lake amid warning from RNLI

Six people including kids rescued from lake amid warning from RNLI

Cyclists Lap the Lake 2024 Photograph by Mike Molamphy

Lap the Lake charity cycle proves an immense success

PICTURE: Lough Derg RNLI

RNLI rescues four stranded sailors after their vessel runs aground on Irish lake

Lough Derg from the Arra Hills. There are many tourist beauty spots in Ireland which don't have enough bed-nights for visitors.

Lough Derg region doesn't have enough beds for visitors

A view of Lough Derg from the Arra Hills.

OPINION (AN COLUN): A couple of great walks in the North Tipp hills

The Brian Boru oak near Tuamgraney. Its girth is 26 feet.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Embracing a special, sacred tree in east Clare

Lough Derg Sub Aqua Club performs vital work in Search & Recovery but it needs financial support.

Important Lough Derg search and recovery team badly needs funds

Reeds and swans in the townland of Skehanagh, Lough Derg on Saturday afternoon.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): The pros and cons of the common reed on Lough Derg

The Common Reed (Phragmites Australis) has taken over large parts of the Lough Derg shoreline. The photo shows the extensive reed coverage in the popular swimming spot of Skehanagh on the lake.

Popular Lough Derg swimming spots are under threat

The woman was taken to University Hospital Limerick where she subsequently died

Woman dies in hospital following incident on Lough Derg

Lough Derg is very beautiful but its beauty can lead to a pressure on its amenities.

Lough Derg beauty spots a victim of their popularity

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat heading out on the lake.

Lough Derg RNLI launched to search for two people reported overdue

One person dies after jet-ski incident in Co Clare

Getting ready for the Lap The Lake charity cycle. Photograph by Mike Molamphy

Lough Derg RNLI brings back ‘Lap of the Lake’ charity cycle

Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat rescues 40 people off 40 foot passenger vessel

Tom Scudamore happy to retire on his own terms

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat heading to the scene.

Lough Derg RNLI assists a lone sailor on yacht aground at Bonaveen Point

RNLI launches lifeboat to rescue family stranded on 43ft cruiser

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat heading out on the lake.

Lough Derg RNLI is recruiting new volunteers

A presentiment of paradise - the Arra Hills in the southern Lough Derg region on Saturday.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): In touch with beauty in the Lough Derg hills

Pictured above is the algal bloom, which is easily identified and floats on the water

Toxic algal bloom detected on scenic and popular lake in the Midlands

Tipperary RNLI is again called into action on Lough Derg

RNLI lifeboat rescues three people and their dog on Lough Derg

Steve Smyth, helm at Lough Derg RNLI, Mark Mitchell, RNLI Assessor.

Lough Derg RNLI volunteer Steve Smyth passes out as helm on station’s inshore li...

Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat 'Jean Spier'

Lough Derg RNLI assists yacht aground at Ryan's Point

Emma Connolly with Borrisokane Community College Junk Kouture entry for the Regional Final.

Borrisokane Community College students through to regional final of Junk Koutur...

Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat 'Jean Spier'

Lough Derg RNLI launched to assist two people after yacht ran aground

Tom Hayes, volunteer crew member, Lough Derg RNLI

Volunteer Tom Hayes passes out as fully qualified crew member at Lough Derg RNLI

The person rescued was clinging to a navigation marker

Lough Derg RNLI rescue person from water near Portumna

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