News - OPW
OPW to carry out works on 'the hot stretch'
Weeds will be removed and the canal reopened to increase flow in the stretch of waterway.
Oct 16, 2025 13:56
OPW and ESB respond to local anger over Shannon flooding
The ESB says around 70 millimeters of water was recorded across Lough Ree earlier this month.
Oct 14, 2025 13:18
Concerns raised over ongoing flooding in south Roscommon
The Save Our Shannon group says nothing has been done to alleviate the suffering of those impacted.
Oct 14, 2025 13:15
Local resident calls for joint-up thinking on bog rewetting projects
At a meeting in Ballyleague this morning, a number of people warned that rising water levels are threatening valuable farmland and property in the Mountdillon area.
Oct 10, 2025 17:57
Flood mitigation funding approved for Athlone
The scheme generally applies where a solution can be readily identified and achieved in a short time frame.
Oct 6, 2025 12:27
Courts Service spent €1.5 million on temporary Roscommon courthouse
A spokesperson from the independent state agency confirmed the old Roscommon courthouse had been closed by the OPW on the grounds of health and safety.
Jul 13, 2025 08:43
OPW Minister says cost of Athlone flood defence works are 'worth it'
The Athlone works, which have caused a considerable amount of disruption to traffic in the town, are designed to protect the urban area from flooding once complete.
Mar 31, 2025 13:23
Heritage sites across the region see increase in visitors
The OPW revealed earlier this week that 13.8m visitors visited its heritage sites across the country in 2024.
Mar 29, 2025 13:17
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
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
Former government minister re-elected in Athlone LEA
The Independent councillor was elected on the first count, after having lost his seat in the 2020 elections.
Jun 10, 2024 13:06
Minister to seek completion of controversial Funshinagh flood relief pipe
The installation of the pipe was halted in 2021 following legal action from Friends of the Irish Environment.
Apr 16, 2024 07:50
Former local Minister shoots down idea of single River Shannon authority
Several local and national representatives have previously called for such an organisation.
Feb 25, 2024 09:19
Tenders sought for Roscommon flood relief works
The deadline for the receipt of tenders is the 2nd of February and the project is expected to take three years.
Jan 3, 2024 14:00Shannonside Newsletter
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