News - Flood-relief
Public consultation tomorrow over permanent south Roscommon flood-relief plan
Roscommon County Council has confirmed the public consultation will take place at the Hodson Bay Hotel.
Apr 13, 2026 13:14
Local councillor hopeful Lough Funshinagh can be returned to its former state
Flood relief works at the former turlough have been held up by High Court actions by an environmental group since 2021.
Dec 28, 2024 09:31
Former government minister re-elected in Athlone LEA
The Independent councillor was elected on the first count, after having lost his seat in the 2020 elections.
Jun 10, 2024 13:06
Minister to seek completion of controversial Funshinagh flood relief pipe
The installation of the pipe was halted in 2021 following legal action from Friends of the Irish Environment.
Apr 16, 2024 07:50
Confusion around legislation hampering flood relief works argues local TD
He said works to relieve pinch points on the Shannon had not progressed following the allocation of €7 million four years ago.
Jan 5, 2024 08:17
Tenders sought for Roscommon flood relief works
The deadline for the receipt of tenders is the 2nd of February and the project is expected to take three years.
Jan 3, 2024 14:00
Leitrim residents urged to attend flood consultation event this week
Areas of Carrick on Shannon were badly affected by flooding in 2009 and 2015
Jul 17, 2023 15:44
Ballinaglera flood relief works to begin next week
John Mulvihill from the Capital Projects Office at Leitrim council says they've already been carrying out works close to the villages to allow water flow more freely in the local rivers.
Nov 30, 2022 17:49
Council ordered to re-examine flood relief record request from environmental group
The council had considered the original request to be too large to process.
Jul 25, 2022 07:45
Group needed to discuss emergency climate measures for home protection- Local TD
The first item for the proposed task force would be the go ahead of flood relief works at Lough Funshinagh in Roscommon
Jun 17, 2022 13:42
High court case over infamous Roscommon flood works to be heard after Easter
The court has adjourned a decision on whether the works can restart in the meantime until the end of this month.
Jan 14, 2022 17:19
Flood relief scheme in Athlone should be completed shortly
The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group was established in 2016 to enhance ongoing co-operation across all of the State Agencies involved with the River Shannon
Mar 25, 2021 18:35
Minister of OPW has intended to visit Carrick on Shannon in the New Year due to the slow pace of flood relief in the town
The Minister for the OPW has appealed for patience from communities along the Shannon who are affected by flooding. Patrick O' Donovan was in Athlone
Dec 20, 2020 09:27Shannonside Newsletter
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