News - Lough Funshinagh
Tánaiste to meet with Attorney General over Lough Funshinagh flooding
Local senator Eugene Murphy says the situation at Lough Funshinagh has reached crisis point and action must be immediately taken.
Apr 12, 2024 13:40Busy road closed and families leave homes as south Roscommon flood crisis worsens
Roscommon County Council has confirmed the closure of the R362 from Lysterfield to Curraghboy due to rising water levels at the townland of Coolnageer.
Apr 12, 2024 08:17Local TDs raise Lough Funshinagh crisis in the Dáil
Deputies Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice addressed Taoiseach Simon Harris following his election.
Apr 11, 2024 18:11Elderly people living in fear near Lough Funshinagh
Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the flood threat for homeowners and farmers on the banks of Lough Funshinagh has gone beyond a crisis.
Apr 9, 2024 10:06Local councillor says urgent action needed at Lough Funshinagh
The Independent councillor said water levels were now higher than they were in 2021 and local homes were in extreme danger.
Mar 27, 2024 07:28Families facing rising flood waters at Lough Funshinagh vow to stay in homes despite warnings
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, with the closure expected to last for at least a number of weeks.
Feb 20, 2024 16:31Families advised to leave homes as Lough Funshinagh continues to rise
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
Feb 19, 2024 18:05Environmental group rejects claims it's responsible for flood work delays
Roscommon County Council issued a statement earlier this month raising concerns that current flood defence measures at Lough Funshinagh will soon be ineffective
Jan 18, 2024 16:56Confusion around legislation hampering flood relief works argues local TD
He said works to relieve pinch points on the Shannon had not progressed following the allocation of €7 million four years ago.
Jan 5, 2024 08:17Lough Funshinagh flood defence measures could soon be ineffective
Roscommon County Council confirmed hydro-ecological field studies are underway to identify a long-term solution but wouldn't be completed until later this year.
Jan 4, 2024 13:13Shannonside Newsletter
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