The Killaloe unit of the Irish Coast Guard was called into action this afternoon for the third time in as many days.

A kayaker had a lucky escape this afternoon when he became pinned against a pontoon in strong currents on the River Shannon in Killaloe.

Ulster Bank has rolled out an enhanced Bank on Wheels for customers in Co Clare, with the state-of-the-art mobile branch bringing a wider range of banking services to communities in Ailwee, Lisdoonvarna, Miltown Malbay, Ennistymon and Killaloe.

Clare County Library branches in Ennis, Shannon, Kilrush, Kilkee, Sixmilebridge, Scariff and Killaloe will host a series of events marking Positive Ageing Week 2019 from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October.

A charity rower had to be rescued from the River Shannon in Co Clare this afternoon after he got into difficulty in the strong currents.

For the first time, Quest Adventure Series will take place on the banks of Lough Derg on Saturday 14th September 2019.

Two people had to be rescued last night after their boat ran aground on the River Shannon and the occupants were unable to confirm their exact location.

Two people and their dog were rescued on Lough Derg this morning after their cruise boat suffered engine problems.

TV presenter and journalist Tom Doorley visited Killaloe / Ballina this week to officially launch A Taste of Lough Derg.