News - Lough Funshinagh
Roscommon Galway TD says potential High Court injunction over overflow pipe is beyond belief
Friends of the Irish Environment are likely to seek a high court injunction against the local authority
Aug 12, 2021 16:59
Roscommon flood defence works threatened with High Court injunction
The issue between the environmental group and Roscommon County Council is causing worry among locals affected by the flooding.
Aug 9, 2021 17:14
Hope that legal concern over Lough Funshinagh overflow pipe works can be resolved quickly
FIE says proof is not forthcoming it may have no option but to initiate immediate legal proceedings
Aug 9, 2021 08:22
OPW Minister praises local efforts in tackling Lough Funshinagh flooding
The pipes will be buried seven metres underground with OPW engineers restoring the land to its original state bar manhole and worker access points.
Jun 10, 2021 17:45
OPW Minister to visit Lough Funshinagh today
The flooding at Lough Funshinagh has been an increasing cause for concern for several families in recent years
Jun 10, 2021 09:51
Work begins on overflow pipe at Lough Funshinagh
Hundreds of acres have been underwater for the last five years since the major floods of 2015
Jun 8, 2021 17:33
Lough Funshinagh flooding solution like 'winning the lotto' according to locals
There's relief among farmers and residents in the Lough Funshinagh area of south county Roscommon today with the announcement that a permanent solution is to be provided to alleviate flooding.
May 20, 2021 18:09
Relief for Lough Funshinagh locals as flooding solution announced
There are fears locally that the coming winter will see major flood damage to the community should nothing be done to protect residents.
May 20, 2021 13:02
Emergency overflow pipe to be installed at Lough Funshinagh
The decision to intervene further is prompted by recent reports and a hydrological update
May 20, 2021 07:51
Council to begin on-site soil and stone investigation works at Lough Funshinagh
There are calls for the planning process to be speeded up to try and save homes and farms facing the threat of rising flood waters
Apr 27, 2021 08:57
Minister admits farmers near Lough Funshinagh face challenge to get basic payments
The Agri Minister admits the EU rules around grants means farmers with land underwater cannot get special payment grants from Europe
Apr 15, 2021 13:16
OPW Minister offers assistance to solve flooding issues near Lough Funshinagh in Roscommon
Residents in the area are worried that it might be too late to save their homes and farms.
Apr 5, 2021 12:57
Lough Funshinagh residents hopeful after discussion with European experts
Residents are hopeful that a recent meeting with European experts will help progress plans to reduce rising water levels in south Roscommon
Mar 22, 2021 17:22
Lough Funshinagh residents to meet with EU officials over flooding concerns
Several residents were forced to leave their homes due to the flooding at the beginning of this year.
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