News - Lough Funshinagh
Application for permanent flood-relief scheme in South Roscommon to be lodged by end of 2026
The OPW Minister has provided the update after meetings this week.
Apr 16, 2026 11:40
Flood plan for Lough Funshinagh due by year's end
A temporary system was switched on last year and remains in place.
Mar 25, 2026 13:20
Dáil hears of Lough Funshinagh flooding
A meeting at Leinster House last month saw locally elected members agree to raise the ongoing flooding in the area on the floors of both the Dáil and Seanad.
Feb 19, 2026 17:06
Optimism following latest Lough Funshinagh meeting
A meeting at Leinster House on Wednesday saw elected members agree to raise the ongoing flooding in the area on the floors of both the Dáil and Seanad.
Jan 29, 2026 07:38
Oireachtas members meet with Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis Committee
The commitment comes as residents continue to face high water levels that threaten homes, farms, and local infrastructure.
Jan 28, 2026 16:37
Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis Committee to Meet TDs at Leinster House
The meeting, will focus on the current status of the long-term solution for Lough Funshinagh, which has been plagued by persistent flooding for more than a decade.
Jan 28, 2026 08:09
Rahara residents given relief from flooding this Christmas
Lough Funshinagh has caused heartache to many residents over the past decade, as water levels rose sharply.
Dec 13, 2025 11:38
Flooding at small lake near Lough Funshinagh impacting local farmers
It comes amid rising water levels at the former turlough, which has been the cause of major concern for the past ten years.
Nov 26, 2025 08:17
Roscommon council confirms planning timeline for Lough Funshinagh
Lough Funshinagh, a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Turlough, has experienced increasingly severe flooding in recent years- resulting in record water levels and significant impacts on local communities.
Nov 4, 2025 16:16
Minister says delay to long-term solution at Lough Funshinagh is a setback
It follows confirmation from OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran that a planning application for a pipeline at the south Roscommon turlough will not be submitted this year.
Nov 3, 2025 16:35
Delay to long-term flooding solution at Lough Funshinagh
A planning application for a permanent pipeline at Lough Funshinagh was due to be lodged this year.
Nov 3, 2025 15:05
OPW Minister set update to Lough Funshinagh residents
Nov 3, 2025 07:23
OPW Minister visiting Roscommon next week to give update on Lough Funshinagh
A short-term pumping solution to the Lough Funshinagh situation was implemented earlier this year.
Oct 30, 2025 17:17
Application for permanent solution to Lough Funshinagh crisis to be lodged by end of year
A temporary system was switched on earlier this year and will be in operation for two years until a permanent solution is in place.
Jul 18, 2025 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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