Check out these photos of three black swans.
Black Swans have been spotted on the River Shannon.
Three of the rare birds are enjoying a visit to the Shannon Harbour area of Offaly.
The speices mainly breeds in Australia and New Zealand.
Darren Joyce, Owner of Harbour Masters House B&B, in Shannon Harbour says they are fantastic looking birds:
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Mr Burke wants the chairperson to stand aside from the hearing.
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Removal Of Three-Day Wait For Abortion To Be Voted On In Dail This Evening
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Laois TD Pushes For Tougher Measures On Israeli-Occupied Territories Trade
The legislation under debate in the Dáil is limited to the trade of physical goods.
Midlands College Closure Petition Closing In On 1,000 Signatures
The petition has almost 900 signatures.
Offaly Boxing Coach Appeals To Katie Taylor For Fight Tickets
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Laois Rugby Club Secures Permission To Install New Floodlights
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Enoch Burkes Teaching Inquiry Delayed
The case is on complaints from his repeated attendance at a Westmeath School.
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The technology had a trial run at Portlaoise Prison last year.
Concerns Raised Over Scope Of Social Media Restrictions For Under 16s
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House Prices Rising Fastest In The Midlands
Nationwide, the pace of price increases slowed to 6.2% in April.
Award-Winning Westmeath Cafe Welcomes Incoming VAT Reduction
Athlone's Beans and Leaves Cafe won most Dog Friendly Venue at the Ruby Heart Awards.
Enoch Burke Arrives At Teaching Council Misconduct Inquiry
The hearing takes place in Maynooth.
Over 2,250 Children Waiting For Disability Services In Dublin-Midlands Region
Since the end of March this year, the waiting list has included 8,200 children in total.
Woman Makes Appeal To Midlands Public Over Missing Engagement Ring
The ring was lost in Mullingar over the Easter period.
Long Awaited Midlands Road Upgrade Takes Next Step Forward
The Mullingar to Roosky N4 project is entering its third design phase.
Wendy’s To Open New Offaly Restaurant Next Week
The fast food joint will open June 23rd.
No Gaelscoil Option For Second Level Students In The Midlands
Many counties across the country don't offer secondary school education through Irish.
