News - Flooding
Funshinagh residents wary of optimism over drainage works
Local resident Padraig Beattie says he can't get too optimistic just yet.
Oct 15, 2021 17:13
Council plan to begin pumping floodwater from Roscommon lake early next year
Roscommon County Council was forced to halt works on an underground pipeline designed to drain excess water from the lake at the end of Summer.
Oct 15, 2021 13:15
Lough Funshinagh locals hoping for positive news from special Council meeting
The meeting is expected to offer a significant update to families hit hard by rising flood waters.
Oct 14, 2021 07:28
County Council to address Carrick Main St flooding issue today
The contractor has been asked to address the issue immediately.
Oct 1, 2021 13:56
Leitrim County Council call on the OPW to carry out repair works in Ballinaglera
Applications have been made by Leitrim County Council to carry out repair works on Ballinaglera bridges following flash flooding.
Sep 28, 2021 13:37
Westmeath councillor criticises lack of consultation on Lough Funshinagh works
The flooding at Lough Funshinagh has been a serious issue for the past few years but councillor Louise Heavin says the Roscommon authority shouldn't have attempted to resolve the issue in the manner they did
Sep 8, 2021 08:21
At least 22 dead as Storm Ida hits US East Coast
Subway stations were engulfed with water and roads have turned into rivers.
Sep 2, 2021 17:45
"Back to square one again" - Lough Funshinagh residents fear for their future
The people of Rahara now don't know what can be done to save their area from rising floodwaters.
Aug 26, 2021 13:41
Council "deeply regrets" dashing hopes of Lough Funshinagh residents
The Council admitted yesterday that it could not continue with works to alleviate flooding in south Roscommon.
Aug 26, 2021 12:02
Hopes Roscommon flood works can restart if environmental assessments fast tracked
Roscommon County Council will make a statement on the decision later today.
Aug 26, 2021 08:48
Contested Roscommon flood works due before High Court today
Locals are desperate to see works complete before the winter flooding season.
Aug 25, 2021 07:59
Expert legal team hired to fight court injunction on Lough Funshinagh floodworks
There's frustration and anger among farmers and residents in the south of the county following the injuction.
Aug 16, 2021 13:05
Leitrim Councillor hopes river cleaning scheme could prevent future floods
Gerry Dolan had never seen anything like it before in the area.
Aug 11, 2021 17:49Shannonside Newsletter
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