News - Lough Funshinagh
Works commence on interim flood relief scheme at Lough Funshinagh
Minister for the OPW Kevin 'Boxer' Moran confirmed enabling infrastructure was currently being installed at the former turlough.
Feb 18, 2025 13:02
Wildlife must be protected during Lough Funshinagh flood works - planning body
An Bord Pleanala attached nine planning conditions to the grant of permission covering areas such as environmental protections, archaeological considerations and noise mitigation.
Jan 16, 2025 17:10
Lough Funshinagh residents welcome temporary flood relief scheme
Work on a temporary pipe to remove excess water from Lough Funshinagh is set to be completed by April.
Jan 15, 2025 16:20
Work on Lough Funshinagh flood relief scheme to commence in coming weeks
The news was confirmed by Minister for the OPW Kieran O'Donnell during a visit to Roscommon this morning.
Jan 15, 2025 14:10
OPW Minister to visit Roscommon this morning
Minister Kieran O'Donnell will brief residents and local politicians on the issue in Roscommon's council chamber this morning.
Jan 15, 2025 07:42
Minister hopes to have Lough Funshinagh scheme in place by April
It will see water removed from the south Roscommon turlough by a temporary pipeline.
Jan 13, 2025 13:26
LISTEN: South Roscommon flood relief scheme could be in place by April, after it gets planning approval
An Bord Pleanála gave it the go-ahead today with conditions.
Jan 10, 2025 15:37
Lough Funshinagh flood relief scheme in south Roscommon gets planning, with conditions
An Bord Pleanála has confirmed it has approved the application, with conditions.
Jan 10, 2025 13:19
Local councillor hopeful Lough Funshinagh can be returned to its former state
Flood relief works at the former turlough have been held up by High Court actions by an environmental group since 2021.
Dec 28, 2024 09:31
'No stone unturned' in finding solution to Lough Funshinagh flooding
Cllr Laurence Fallon was speaking following the publication of observations on an interim flood relief scheme for the turlough.
Dec 24, 2024 09:55Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford,
Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2025 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus