News - Flooding
Lough Funshinagh flooding causing major economic damage to local farmers
Farmers are losing their entitlements to agricultural payments due to loss of land.
Jul 5, 2022 14:20
Major public meeting to take place over South Roscommon flooding today
The meeting will bring the communities affected by Lough Funshinagh together to discuss their next steps
Jul 4, 2022 07:41
All Meelick Weir gates open to prevent flooding on Shannon
All gates have now been open.
Jun 28, 2022 18:16
Status Yellow weather warning for Roscommon and Leitrim
It comes into operation at 6pm this evening.
Jun 24, 2022 08:20
Roscommon councillor says they can't give up on Funshinagh residents
Roscommon council has been trying to argue that they must be allowed carry out small remedial works in the area of Lough Funshinagh to avoid some families being forced out of their homes
Mar 23, 2022 17:16
Ballinasloe flood relief options to be released today
The town and surrounding region has been hit by a number of severe flooding incidents over the last decade.
Mar 15, 2022 08:31
Ballinasloe public urged to engage with flood defense plans
According to the OPW, public interaction is key to creating a widely accepted and effective strategy.
Feb 15, 2022 17:33
Houses & farms surrounding Lough Funshinagh at risk of flooding
Works that were taking place have been halted until at least the 14th of January.
Dec 28, 2021 09:46
Stalled flood works causing mental torture to South Roscommon residents
Locals say the shutdown of works just before Christmas is a hammer blow.
Dec 22, 2021 17:38
Controversial Roscommon flood works halted until mid-January
A High Court judge will decide in January if the works will remain halted until the Judicial review is completed.
Dec 21, 2021 17:53
8,000 local homes and businesses without power this morning
The Vaccination Centre in Carrick on Shannon has closed today due to the storm.
Dec 8, 2021 08:12
Status Orange wind warning issued for Leitrim
Disruption to power and travel are likely.
Dec 7, 2021 10:02
Storm Barra makes landfall in the South West
The Department of Education has advised schools remain closed in 12 counties.
Dec 7, 2021 07:32
South Roscommon residents hope works to relieve flooding crisis can resume quickly
A new legal challenge against the works failed in the High Court this week.
Nov 5, 2021 09:17Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus