Sharon Kearney captured this vivid Lough Ree scene at Coosan Point.

PHOTOS: Stunning sunrise in Athlone captured by locals this morning

Midlands residents woke up to a dramatic winter sunrise this morning (Tuesday).

On the Westmeath Independent Facebook page, we asked readers to share some of their photos of the colourful sky, and we received numerous wonderful pictures in response.

Here is a selection of some of the photos shared by readers:

A photo by Kevin Ryan taken from the Athlone Regional Sports Centre.
Photo: Sharara Maharaj
Photo: Amanda Walsh
Sunrise in Drumraney by Noreen Dunlea.
Photo: Jackie Quain.
Photo taken by Niamh Hennigan on the road from Rookwood Bridge to Athleague in Roscommon.
This excellent lakeside shot was the sunset on Monday evening, at Portaneena Harbour, taken by Patrick McCormack.
The sunrise on Tuesday morning at Coláiste Chiaráin in Athlone, as captured by second year student Riley Lawton.