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Lough Funshinagh

Long-term flooding solution for Lough Funshinagh to be delayed

Rural Life

19 days ago

Long-term flooding solution for Lough Funshinagh to be delayed

The planning process regarding a long-term flooding solution at Lough Funshinagh, Co. Roscommon...

Co. Roscommon lake reduces by level 'unheard of'

Rural Life

4 months ago

Co. Roscommon lake reduces by level 'unheard of'

The temporary flood pumps which have been operating at Lough Funshinagh since April 1 of this year have been turned off.

TD calls for 'permanent solution' to Lough Funshinagh flooding

Rural Life

4 months ago

TD calls for 'permanent solution' to Lough Funshinagh flooding

Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon - Galway, Claire Kerrane has called for a "permanent solution" for flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon.

Farmers at Lough Funshinagh look towards 'rebuilding' livelihoods

Rural Life

8 months ago

Farmers at Lough Funshinagh look towards 'rebuilding' livelihoods

Following the launch of a temporary solution to flooding at Lough Funshinagh, farmers are now looking at 'rebuilding' their livelihoods

Pumping system at Lough Funshinagh to be switched on today

Rural Life

8 months ago

Pumping system at Lough Funshinagh to be switched on today

The interim flood relief system is set to be switched on today (Friday, March 28) to pump water from Lough Funshinagh, Co. Roscommon

Rural Life

9 months ago

Lough Funshinagh mental health project nominated for award

A mental health project set up for locals affected by the Lough Funshinagh flooding in Co. Roscommon has been nominated for a LAMA award

Lough Funshinagh mental health project nominated for award

Rural Life

11 months ago

Temporary pumping solution set up for Lough Funshinagh

An Bord Pleanála has approved the application for the development of an interim flood relief scheme for Lough Funshinagh

Temporary pumping solution set up for Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Application submitted for interim flood relief at Lough Funshinagh

A planning application is being submitted to An Bord Pleanála to develop an interim flood relief scheme to pump water from Lough Funshinagh.

Application submitted for interim flood relief at Lough Funshinagh

Environment

over 1 year ago

TDs warn of impact of Nature Restoration Law on Irish farms

TD warns that the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) "has far reaching implications" for those farming in rural areas of Ireland.

TDs warn of impact of Nature Restoration Law on Irish farms

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Temporary measures needed at Lough Funshinagh this summer - minister

The excessive rainfall this year indicates there is a risk flooding at Lough Funshinagh will be "even worse" next winter, the minister said.

Temporary measures needed at Lough Funshinagh this summer - minister

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Farm org calls for 'urgent' meeting over floods at Lough Funshinagh

As the situation at Lough Funshinagh gets worse and floods continue, the IFA is seeking a meeting with the Minister O’Donnell

Farm org calls for 'urgent' meeting over floods at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Homes evacuated and roads closed at Lough Funshinagh

Due to the worsening flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon, people have been forced to evacuate their homes.

Homes evacuated and roads closed at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Stretching out silage and turning out stock at Lough Funshinagh

At Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon, concerns over fodder are similar to those in many areas across the country.

Stretching out silage and turning out stock at Lough Funshinagh

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Tanáiste accused of being 'indifferent' to Lough Funshinagh crisis

The Tánaiste has been accused of taking an indifferent approach to the plight of families and landowners near Lough Funshinagh, Co. Roscommon

Tanáiste accused of being 'indifferent' to Lough Funshinagh crisis

Video

over 1 year ago

Farmers’ heartbreak over flooding at Lough Funshinagh

Surrounding Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon are several homeowners, farmers and landowners, who are living in a constant state of fear

Farmers’ heartbreak over flooding at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Video: Farmers' heartbreak over flooding at Lough Funshinagh

Surrounding Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon are several homeowners, farmers and landowners, who are living in a constant state of fear

Video: Farmers' heartbreak over flooding at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

EU to engage with NPWS over flooding at Lough Funshinagh

A commitment was given from the European Commission to engage with the NPWS regarding critical flooding issues around Lough Funshinagh.

EU to engage with NPWS over flooding at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Trying to farm around flooded land at Lough Funshinagh

Concerns have been expressed recently over water levels at Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon and...

Trying to farm around flooded land at Lough Funshinagh

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

MEP claims Lough Funshinagh can be de-designated as SAC

An Irish MEP has claimed that guidance from the European Union has suggested that the de-designation of Lough Funshinagh as a SAC is possible.

MEP claims Lough Funshinagh can be de-designated as SAC

Environment

over 3 years ago

Lough Funshinagh should be first on agenda of proposed task force - Naughten

Lough Funshinagh should be first on agenda of proposed task force that would address emergency climate adaptation measures to protect home

Lough Funshinagh should be first on agenda of proposed task force - Naughten

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Lough Funshinagh residents can't be abandoned - TD

A TD has called on Roscommon County Council to ask the Office of Public Works (OPW) to progress flood relief works at Lough Funshinagh.

Lough Funshinagh residents can't be abandoned - TD

Environment

almost 4 years ago

High Court grants judicial review of Lough Funshinagh flood works

An environmental group has been granted permission to bring a judicial review of flood relief works in Lough Funshinagh, Co. Roscommon.

High Court grants judicial review of Lough Funshinagh flood works

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

High Court rules Lough Funshinagh works do not violate injunction

A judge in the High Court has ruled that current flood relief works at Lough Funshinagh do not violate a standing injunction.

High Court rules Lough Funshinagh works do not violate injunction

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