News - Flooding

Temporary pumping system now in operation at Lough Funshinagh

Excess water will now be pumped from the turlough to the Cross River in the townland of Carrick.

Mar 28, 2025 16:58

OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran will turn the pumping system on at flood-affected turlough later this afternoon.

Mar 28, 2025 12:34

It's one of several coastal counties that will be under status yellow wind and rain warnings tomorrow.

Feb 22, 2025 12:54

The news was confirmed by Minister for the OPW Kieran O'Donnell during a visit to Roscommon this morning.

Jan 15, 2025 14:10

An Bord Pleanála gave the project planning permission on Friday - in a major boost to the flooded area.

Jan 13, 2025 23:07

Homeowners near to the former turlough expected a temporary pipe to be installed this year to remove water.

Dec 17, 2024 13:55

The line has since been cleared and the service is now heading towards its destination.

Nov 23, 2024 10:49

In 2021, the council received an offer of €350,000 from the Office of Public Works to defend flooding in Bogganfin. which borders Westmeath.

Oct 21, 2024 11:39

Sinn Féin's Cormac Flynn is bringing forward a motion at next Monday's Carrick on Shannon Municipal District meeting.

Oct 9, 2024 07:25

It's hoped the measure will prevent homes being flooded around Lough Funshinagh this winter.

Sep 20, 2024 08:46

A status yellow rain warning has been issued for Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath.

Aug 22, 2024 12:34

A temporary measure should also go to planning next month according to the OPW Minister.

Jul 12, 2024 08:15

Councillor Ward is also calling for financial help for the landowners whose farms have been flooded

May 27, 2024 07:25

Works to install an overflow pipe at Lough Funshinagh will not commence until next year at the earliest, according to OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell.

May 21, 2024 07:39

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