News - Lough Funshinagh
More calls for compensation for south Roscommon flood victims
Cllr Tony Ward once again called for compensation for those whose farms and lands have been devastated by floodwater.
May 28, 2025 17:17
South Roscommon farmers must be compensated for a decade of flooding - Ward
Independent councillor Tony Ward says landowners have been badly affected by the Lough Funshinagh crisis since 2015.
May 23, 2025 16:59
Preferred route for permanent Lough Funshinagh pipeline unveiled
It was presented to members of the public at an event in the Hodson Bay Hotel earlier this week.
Apr 30, 2025 13:16
Permanent solution to Lough Funshinagh saga still a ways away
A temporary pumping system is now in operation at the flood-affected turlough in south Roscommon with excess water now being pumped from the turlough to the Cross River in the townland of Carrick.
Apr 15, 2025 17:26
Tánaiste says 'top heavy' bureaucracy was a barrier to Lough Funshinagh flood works
Speaking in Roscommon over the weekend, Simon Harris stated that if laws are stopping solutions to serious problems, then changing legislation must be considered.
Apr 15, 2025 13:48
Senator calling for clarity on long-term plan for Lough Funshinagh flooding crisis
OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran recently switched on the pumping system at Lough Funshinagh.
Apr 11, 2025 13:12
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
Lough Funshinagh residents' 'relief' as Minister prepares to switch on temporary pumps
OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran will turn the pumping system on at flood-affected turlough later this afternoon.
Mar 28, 2025 12:34
'Very significant day' as south Roscommon anti-flooding measure becomes operational
OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran will switch on the pumping system at Lough Funshinagh this afternoon.
Mar 28, 2025 07:17
Interim pumping system to be switched on at Lough Funshinagh later this week
2.5 kilometres of piping will be used to bring excess water from the lake through Curraghboy and into the south Roscommon river.
Mar 25, 2025 17:22
Works commence on interim flood relief scheme at Lough Funshinagh
Minister for the OPW Kevin 'Boxer' Moran confirmed enabling infrastructure was currently being installed at the former turlough.
Feb 18, 2025 13:02
Wildlife must be protected during Lough Funshinagh flood works - planning body
An Bord Pleanala attached nine planning conditions to the grant of permission covering areas such as environmental protections, archaeological considerations and noise mitigation.
Jan 16, 2025 17:10
Lough Funshinagh residents welcome temporary flood relief scheme
Work on a temporary pipe to remove excess water from Lough Funshinagh is set to be completed by April.
Jan 15, 2025 16:20
Work on Lough Funshinagh flood relief scheme to commence in coming weeks
The news was confirmed by Minister for the OPW Kieran O'Donnell during a visit to Roscommon this morning.
Jan 15, 2025 14:10Shannonside Newsletter
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