News - Lough Funshinagh
Roscommon Council to restart flood defence measures at Lough Funshinagh
The local authority today announced a scaled back scheme of works at the South Roscommon lough.
Oct 14, 2021 17:18
Lough Funshinagh locals hoping for positive news from special Council meeting
The meeting is expected to offer a significant update to families hit hard by rising flood waters.
Oct 14, 2021 07:28
Ex-OPW Minister says Lough Funshinagh locals should remain hopeful of solution
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran was the Minister for OPW in the last Government.
Sep 24, 2021 15:58
Westmeath councillor criticises lack of consultation on Lough Funshinagh works
The flooding at Lough Funshinagh has been a serious issue for the past few years but councillor Louise Heavin says the Roscommon authority shouldn't have attempted to resolve the issue in the manner they did
Sep 8, 2021 08:21
Lough Funshinagh residents appeal for all efforts to be made to expedite reports
Roscommon County Council says it will move ahead with the required planning and environmental assessments
Aug 26, 2021 17:19
"Back to square one again" - Lough Funshinagh residents fear for their future
The people of Rahara now don't know what can be done to save their area from rising floodwaters.
Aug 26, 2021 13:41
Hopes Roscommon flood works can restart if environmental assessments fast tracked
Roscommon County Council will make a statement on the decision later today.
Aug 26, 2021 08:48
Contested Roscommon flood works due before High Court today
Locals are desperate to see works complete before the winter flooding season.
Aug 25, 2021 07:59
Environmental group refuse to back down over Roscommon flood works injunction
Residents have highlighted the urgent need to have works complete before winter flooding becomes an issue.
Aug 17, 2021 13:17
LISTEN: Residents around Lough Funshinagh say they are facing 'sheer terror'
One home has to be destroyed and another family has been living in rented accommodation
Aug 16, 2021 16:40
Expert legal team hired to fight court injunction on Lough Funshinagh floodworks
There's frustration and anger among farmers and residents in the south of the county following the injuction.
Aug 16, 2021 13:05
South Roscommon residents express anger over injunction stopping work on Funshinagh overflow pipe
The group believes that the legislation under which the work was being undertaken has been superseded by European law
Aug 13, 2021 17:10Shannonside Newsletter
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