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An action-packed weekend is promised for the Athlone River Festival on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, an apt and perfect way for families, fun-lovers and water sport enthusiasts to say goodbye to the summer in style.

The hugely popular Athlone River Festival returns on Saturday August 31 and Sunday September 1.

Lough Ree RNLI came to the aid of two fishermen who had lost engine power while enjoying the last day of the fishing season.

The countdown on, the line-up is confirmed, the excitement is building and the weather forecast is good! What more could you need for a great weekend of fun?

The Athlone Springs Hotel is the perfect location for you to enjoy a fun-filled holiday or a relaxing breakaway. Their friendly staff, 68 modern bedrooms, state of the art leisure facilities with swimming pool, treatment rooms, cocktail bar, and restaurant; all just five minutes away from lively Athlone Town; will leave you spoiled for choice.

Athlone is set for an early autumnal economic boost with large numbers set to descend on the town for the two day Shannon Feastival on September 8 and 9.

The first nationwide survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) of Ireland’s rivers, beaches and harbours has revealed that the River Shannon in Athlone is ‘moderately littered’.

The ten day Shannon Boat Rally successfully culminated at the weekend with the Warren family from the Erne winning the premier award.

The weekend of June 30 and July 1, festival fever will be hitting Athlone and the river Shannon once again for the 2018 Athlone River Festival.