Lough Ree RNLI were called to come to their aid over the weekend.
Four people have been rescued after their barge ran aground near Athlone.
Lough Ree RNLI were called to come to the assistance of the 36 foot Dutch barge, stranded where the River Shannon meets Lough Ree on Saturday afternoon.
Launched at 1.30, the Tara Scougall lifeboat reached the scene near Lough Ree Yacht Club seven minutes later.
The volunteer crew found all four people on board safe and well and proceeded to tow the barge off the rocks.
They assessed it for damage and accompanied the craft and crew to Athlone Town Marina.
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