News - Lough Funshinagh
OPW Minister to confirm Roscommon flood defence application this morning
Kieran O'Donnell will update residents and politicians in the Roscommon council chamber at 10 o'clock this morning.
Sep 19, 2024 09:13
South Roscommon flooding crisis raised as Dáil resumes after summer break
The Taoiseach said everyone will continue to work closely together to find a solution to the crisis
Sep 18, 2024 17:32
OPW Minister to visit Roscommon tomorrow with Lough Funshinagh update
He's meeting residents and politicians in the council chamber at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Sep 18, 2024 12:55
Local Cllr says time of the essence for temporary solution at Lough Funshinagh
Independent Councillor Laurence Fallon was reacting to news that a planning application would be made this week.
Sep 16, 2024 13:32
Temporary solution to Roscommon flooding crisis to go to planning this week - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Simon Harris is confirming Roscommon County Council will submit a planning application to An Bord Pleanála before Friday.
Sep 16, 2024 07:17
Government's timeline for flood-relief works in south Roscommon not met
In July, Simon Harris indicated a short-term solution to the Lough Funshinagh crisis would go to planning by the end of August.
Sep 5, 2024 12:55
Concern in south Roscommon as more flooding feared tonight
A status yellow rain warning starts at 10pm tonight and runs until 4am tomorrow, and affects Longford, Roscommon and Westmeath.
Aug 22, 2024 16:55
Local man's life shortened by Lough Funshinagh flooding crisis according to campaign group
Rahara man Edward John Beattie died last Tuesday at the age of 86 – three years after being forced to flee his home for several months because of flooding.
Aug 20, 2024 07:16
Permanent planning permission for Lough Funshinagh crisis months away
A temporary measure should also go to planning next month according to the OPW Minister.
Jul 12, 2024 08:15
OPW Minister to visit Roscommon on Thursday to provide update on flood-relief works
It comes after Taoiseach Simon Harris revealed a planning application for interim works is due to be submitted next month.
Jul 9, 2024 13:19
Local councillor says time running out to safeguard homes around Lough Funshinagh
Cllr Laurence Fallon said the Taoiseach chaired a recent meeting which sought to find a temporary solution to flooding at the turlough.
Jun 28, 2024 14:35
Roscommon TD says Government should see out its full term
There has been much speculation recently that the election will be called shortly after the delivery of the Budget.
Jun 28, 2024 09:20
Independent candidate elected onto Roscommon County Council
He has been elected after the third count for the Athlone local electoral area.
Jun 9, 2024 18:04Shannonside Newsletter
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