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This photograph of the Galway-Clifden railway bridge over the river was taken from the west side, looking towards Bohermore. It was built in 1894 and consisted of three spans of 150 feet with a 21 feet span in the centre. This centre one was a lifting one on the bascule principle to allow for navigation of boats and steamers from the sea and canal to the lake.

Local councillor Aengus O’Rourke (FF) has welcomed the potential offered by the newly installed river jetties in Athlone.

Grace Road from the White Bridge to Custume Bridge is to be renamed in honour of the Elliot sisters, Emily and Eilís.

A plaque to commemorate the local people who were involved in the 1916 Rising is to be erected in John Count McCormack Square.

Lough Ree RNLI lifeboat crew received their first callout of 2016 on Sunday, January 3, when a man living aboard a barge was marooned by a strong river current on the Shannon in Athlone.

This week will see the replacement and refurbishment of the lighting on the ‘White Bridge’ in Athlone.