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Independent candidate elected onto Roscommon County Council

He has been elected after the third count for the Athlone local electoral area.

Jun 9, 2024 18:04

Flooding still at crisis level in south Roscommon despite improved weather

It comes ahead of Tánaiste Micheál Martin's visit to the Lough Funshinagh area on May 22nd.

May 10, 2024 13:25

Former Cathaoirleach maintains he has no regrets over Lough Funshinagh action

Laurence Fallon said the successful 2022 legal challenge by Friends of the Irish Environment was regrettable but a pipe remained the only solution

Apr 30, 2024 17:55

Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh next month

Micheál Martin yesterday confirmed he would meet with residents and local public representatives there on 31st of May.

Apr 23, 2024 07:25

Displacement of families at Lough Funshinagh described as 'tragedy'

Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the threat of more families having to leave is looming large.

Apr 12, 2024 17:38

Elderly people living in fear near Lough Funshinagh

Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the flood threat for homeowners and farmers on the banks of Lough Funshinagh has gone beyond a crisis.

Apr 9, 2024 10:06

Local councillor welcomes ambitious development in South Roscommon

The Knockcroghery, Lecarrow and Rahara Community and Economic plan 2023-2028 was recently unveiled by stakeholders.

Feb 11, 2024 09:23

Lough Funshinagh flood defence measures could soon be ineffective

Roscommon County Council confirmed hydro-ecological field studies are underway to identify a long-term solution but wouldn't be completed until later this year.

Jan 4, 2024 13:13

Roscommon Councillor disappointed Naughten won't contest next election

He was first elected to the Dail in 1997.

Feb 14, 2023 08:19

Roscommon councillor concerned Lough Funshinagh solution will come too late

The Independent councillor says the level of the lake has risen 15 inches over the past three weeks, and it is now at the level that could usually be expected in springtime.

Nov 11, 2022 17:34

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

Councillor urges anyone worried over renewed Lough Funshinagh works to speak to locals

The Council says it does not require planning for the works it will be carrying out

Oct 15, 2021 08:24

South Roscommon residents express anger over injunction stopping work on Funshinagh overflow pipe

The group believes that the legislation under which the work was being undertaken has been superseded by European law

Aug 13, 2021 17:10

Cathaoirleach of local authority surprised by Ivan Connaugton's resignation

The Athleague man announced on social media this week that he intends to quit local politics after being first elected in 2014.

Apr 1, 2021 13:53

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