News - Lough Funshinagh
Lough Funshinagh residents welcome Taoiseach's comments
Simon Harris said he would take a leading role in finding a permanent solution to the ongoing crisis in south Roscommon.
May 30, 2024 17:25
Taoiseach to chair a meeting on Lough Funshinagh next month
Simon Harris met with families affected by the crisis in the south Roscommon area in recent weeks.
May 30, 2024 13:20
Calls for compensation for farmers affected by Lough Funshinagh flooding
Councillor Ward is also calling for financial help for the landowners whose farms have been flooded
May 27, 2024 07:25
Resident at Lough Funshinagh thankful for public's support
She said meeting the Tánaiste gave her hope that the Government were working towards finding a solution to ongoing flooding at the turlough.
May 23, 2024 17:27
Local Councillor expresses major concerns about Lough Funshinagh
Tánaiste Micheál Martin visited Lough Funshinagh yesterday and met residents impacted by the flooding in Ballagh, Rahara and Curraghboy.
May 23, 2024 10:41
Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh later today
The visit follows a private meeting on Sunday between the Taoiseach and members of the community affected by the rising waters
May 22, 2024 08:13
Taoiseach visits flood-hit families in south Roscommon
Works to install an overflow pipe at Lough Funshinagh will not commence until next year at the earliest, according to OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell.
May 21, 2024 07:39
Euro candidate raises concerns over timeline for Lough Funshinagh works
OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell has indicated a permanent solution to the Lough Funshinagh crisis, involving an overflow pipe, won't be in place until next year.
May 17, 2024 14:07
Local Councillor upbeat following meeting regarding Lough Funshinagh
The Minister met with a number of local residents before addressing a meeting at Roscommon County Council yesterday.
May 14, 2024 13:33
Works to install overflow pipe at Lough Funshinagh will not commence until next year
Minister for the OPW Kieran O'Donnell confirmed the news to local residents during a visit to South Roscommon this afternoon.
May 13, 2024 17:14
OPW Minister to visit flood-hit south Roscommon today
There are hopes the government will soon announce plans for water to be removed from the area through an underground pipe.
May 13, 2024 09:14
Local Senator defends comments during Lough Funshinagh debate
It comes as an environmental group accused him of 'encroaching on the functions of the courts'.
May 10, 2024 09:19
Environmental group wants Senator's Lough Funshinagh comments withdrawn
The matter arose in a debate on the flood relief scheme at the Roscommon turlough on Tuesday, 30th of April.
May 9, 2024 18:00
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 17:55Shannonside Newsletter
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