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The perennially popular annual Athlone Sub Aqua Club fundraising event, 'Dip with a Nip' returns on St. Stephen's Day on the shores of Lough Ree at Hodson Bay.

Lough Ree RNLI went to the aid of a woman who became unwell on a boat on the lake on Tuesday evening and required a medical evacuation.

A wedding day is a fairy tale come to life. What better way to start your fairy tale than in your very own Secret Garden? Nestled on the grounds of the stunning four star Hodson Bay Hotel is a beautiful private garden overflowing with rich foliage and an air of magic and romance, the perfect place to host your arrival drinks reception. If an outdoor drinks reception is not what you have in mind, or you just can’t bring yourself to put faith in the Irish weather don’t worry! This wonderful hidden gem is just one of the options on offer for your special day.

Here we were last week, extolling the marvellous spring weather, birds singing, sun shining, everyone in good humour, and this week, as I compile this column, snow is actually falling outside. Now, of course it’s dissolving into rain as it hits the ground, but imagine, such changes in temperature. Last week one day it was 17.5 degrees when I was out in the car, and today, in the same car going to the same place, it is 4.5 degrees. If it’s variety you want in your weather, we’ve got it in here in Ireland in spades. I expect that this harsh weather will not last for long, at least I hope it won’t. But what a contrast! The old wives tale says ‘Ne’er cast a clout till May be out’, and it seems those wise saws were right.

Property: Sycamore Lodge, Moyvannion, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, N37X393

‘Making Dairy Farming More Sustainable’ was the theme of this year’s Teagasc National Dairy Conference which took place at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, recently.

A Hodson Bay slimmer who lost three and a half stone has been named ‘Woman of the Year 2018’ in her local Slimming World group due to her inspiring weight loss.

Lough Ree RNLI’s inshore lifeboat crew has responded to four call outs over a three days, in the process, coming to the aid of fifteen people, including four children during this sun laden weather period.

This summer season is the ideal time for all the family to take a trip on the River Shannon with Barracuda Boats.