The High Court has referred to Europe a number of questions relating to a five-year extension of planning permission for a liquid gas terminal on the Shannon Estuary.

The RNLI successfully rescued four people this morning after their boat got into difficulty in the Shannon Estuary.

Farmers on environmentally sensitive lands along the Shannon estuary are seeking restoration of ‘Farm Plan’ schemes compensating them for restricting their land use.

A number of local bodies have joined forces to promote six deepwater marine investment opportunities along the Shannon Estuary.