The duration of the road closure will depend on how long the water level in the lake remains close to or above the level of the public road

Locals have been left with an uncertain future after attempts by Roscommon Council to build an overflow pipe were blocked.

Councillor Ward says he received no correspondence on this occasion and in recent months renewed his call.

Locals say the shutdown of works just before Christmas is a hammer blow.

A High Court judge will decide in January if the works will remain halted until the Judicial review is completed.

The issue between the environmental group and Roscommon County Council is causing worry among locals affected by the flooding.

Roscommon County Council is to begin works to progress an engineered solution to flooding at Lough Funshinagh. A series of man-made pipes are to