News - Flooding
Calls for compensation for farmers affected by Lough Funshinagh flooding
Councillor Ward is also calling for financial help for the landowners whose farms have been flooded
May 27, 2024 07:25
Taoiseach visits flood-hit families in south Roscommon
Works to install an overflow pipe at Lough Funshinagh will not commence until next year at the earliest, according to OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell.
May 21, 2024 07:39
Flooding still at crisis level in south Roscommon despite improved weather
It comes ahead of Tánaiste Micheál Martin's visit to the Lough Funshinagh area on May 22nd.
May 10, 2024 13:25
Tánaiste's Lough Funshinagh visit brought forward
It comes as the Attorney General meets OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell in relation to matter later today
Apr 26, 2024 08:26
Thousands raised to support family impacted by South Roscommon flood
Ellie was forced to evacuate her three children last week, after water began to overwhelm flood defences.
Apr 18, 2024 13:07
Minister to seek completion of controversial Funshinagh flood relief pipe
The installation of the pipe was halted in 2021 following legal action from Friends of the Irish Environment.
Apr 16, 2024 07:50
Local authorities agree to work on solutions for Lough Funshinagh flooding
Local councillors as well as the Junior Minister for the OPW, Kieran O'Donnell, were present at the meeting.
Apr 13, 2024 11:09
Displacement of families at Lough Funshinagh described as 'tragedy'
Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the threat of more families having to leave is looming large.
Apr 12, 2024 17:38
Elderly 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 10:06
Additional flood protection measures announced for Lough Funshinagh
The L-2005 at Ballagh near the infamous turlough will be closed from 11am on Monday to facilitate the works.
Feb 17, 2024 10:54Shannonside Newsletter
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