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Sunday 2 April 2023 Dublin: 10°C

# Lough Derg

This year
2023
# Curious Eye
The intriguing history of the picturesque island on Lough Derg known as St Patrick’s Purgatory
This sacred island continues to be a popular pilgrimage destination, but in the 5th Century the Sanctuary of St Patrick was thought to lead to the gates of hell.
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Jan 11th 2023, 1:06 PM
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# Lough Derg
Five people rescued from burning boat in Galway
Watch officers at the Irish Coast Guard’s marine rescue sub centre on Valentia Island in Kerry mounted a rescue operation shortly after midday.
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Jul 18th 2021, 5:59 PM
# Lough Derg
White-tailed sea eagles released into the wild in Munster
Four birds were released at Lough Derg, with more to follow at the Shannon estuary.
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Aug 10th 2020, 7:53 PM
# rescue operation
Two kayakers rescued from Lough Derg after getting into difficultly
One person was taken to hospital.
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Dec 28th 2019, 4:02 PM
# Galway
Man (40s) drowns after getting into difficulty while swimming in Lough Derg
Gardaí said that the alarm was raised shortly after 6pm yesterday evening when a swimmer got into difficulty.
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Jun 6th 2018, 8:41 AM
# Lough Derg
Man stranded for 12 hours on a boat because he 'didn't want to put anyone out'
The man spent the night alone on his craft on Lough Derg after it went aground having slipped its moorings.
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Jul 28th 2017, 4:50 PM
# Terryglass Harbour
Man dies in hospital after falling into Lough Derg
The man was airlifted to Limerick University Hospital this morning.
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Feb 9th 2017, 5:32 PM
# unharmed
Nine people rescued from stranded boat that ran aground off Tipperary shore
Everyone on board was safely rescued.
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Jun 4th 2016, 6:26 PM
# Lough Derg
Video: Horse rescued after falling into river and being swept downstream
The horse was being swept downstream into Lough Derg.
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Jan 2nd 2016, 3:52 PM
# Flooding
Counties Limerick and Clare are braced for the worst as the Shannon continues to rise
Limerick City and County Council have issued a weather alert as the spill rate at Lough Derg’s Parteen Weir is increased once more.
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Dec 27th 2015, 2:07 PM
# more bad news
National weather warning in place as snow starts to fall
There is expected to be more flooding near the River Shannon today as water is released from the Parteen Weir
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Dec 12th 2015, 2:02 PM
# more bad news
Everything you need to know about the weather (and the flood predictions)
Two status yellow warnings will be in effect tomorrow.
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Dec 8th 2015, 7:35 PM
# heritage ireland
Brian Boru's 'Island of Churches' is the perfect place to relax and unwind
Plus: the ancient monastery of Iniscealtra.
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Aug 21st 2015, 9:15 PM
# Coast Guard
Hypothermic kayakers rescued from Lough Derg after 999 call
A call came into the Coast Guard at around 2.30pm.
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Jan 9th 2015, 9:46 PM
# Rescue
Two people rescued after boat ran aground at Lough Derg
The RNLI has urged people to take care on the water.
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Jul 27th 2014, 12:15 PM
# Tipperary
Woman dies after falling into the water in Lough Derg
The woman and a male companion were returning to their boat at the marina near Dromineer.
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Jul 21st 2014, 8:35 AM
Voices
Opinion: Thousands of Irish people go on pilgrimage every year... but why?
The weekly mass-goer and interested agnostic can walk alongside the person who privately explores their spirituality.
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Jun 23rd 2014, 7:30 AM
# water safety
Two men rescued from Lough Derg
The father and son team got into difficulty this afternoon while kayaking.
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Apr 21st 2014, 8:23 PM
# Incident
Search concludes on Lough Derg after all found safe
The National Ambulance Service said that 35 people were rescued, with 15 being treated for hypothermia after bad weather struck a rowing boat event.
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Jun 21st 2013, 10:07 PM
# Local Derby
8 things that the G8 leaders should know about Sunday's Cavan v Fermanagh game
The sides clash in the Ulster senior championship in Enniskillen on Sunday with the G8 summit taking place in the county on Monday and Tuesday.
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Jun 14th 2013, 8:00 AM
# Rescue
Five rescued in consecutive call-outs on Lough Derg over weekend
One incident involved a cruiser with a failed engine and the RNLI crew also assisted two people who abandoned ship after it began to sink.
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Apr 22nd 2013, 8:43 AM
# Sailing
O'Leary seals All-Ireland glory
2012 Olympian Peter O’Leary beat Fionn Lyden and George Kenefick to win the ISA All-Ireland Sailing Championship on Sunday.
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Oct 8th 2012, 10:25 AM
# Lough Derg
Post mortem to be carried out on body found in Lough Derg
The man’s body was found in the water on Friday night following a search operation.
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Aug 4th 2012, 10:02 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The nine stories you need to know this morning.
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Aug 4th 2012, 9:02 AM
# Search
Abandoned upturned boat found on Lough Derg
A rescue team is searching the area for any survivors.
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Aug 3rd 2012, 7:11 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s almost the long weekend…but here’s nine things to know first.
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Aug 3rd 2012, 8:38 AM
# IEC2012
Clerical abuse 'remains a mystery', says Pope Benedict XVI
“They abused people and undermined the credibility of the Church’s message.”
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Jun 17th 2012, 6:12 PM
# IEC 2012
Pope's personal rep to Eucharistic Congress meets survivors of clerical sexual abuse
The Papal Legate, Cardinal Marc Ouellet, met with a group of abuse survivors during a pilgrimage to Lough Derg.
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Jun 13th 2012, 3:25 PM
# IEC 2012
Papal Legate to have private meeting with President Higgins
The Papal Legate, Cardinal Marc Ouellet, is in Ireland for the Eucharistic Congress, which enters its third day today.
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Jun 12th 2012, 10:18 AM
# Rescue
Three teenagers rescued by RNLI lifeboat on Lough Derg
The teenagers had been sailing a dinghy when harsh wind conditions drove the vessel onto rocks.
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Apr 3rd 2012, 8:48 PM
# Lifeboat Rescue
Man rescued from Lough Derg
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Jul 26th 2010, 8:27 AM