Lough Funshinagh

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Number of County Roscommon projects nominated for LAMA awards

Number of County Roscommon projects nominated for LAMA awards

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Four Roscommon projects have been chosen
Pumping project at Lough Funshinagh could be in place by April

Pumping project at Lough Funshinagh could be in place by April

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

The OPW minister met with locals this morning
OPW Minister to meet with locals this morning on Lough Funshinagh project

OPW Minister to meet with locals this morning on Lough Funshinagh project

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

A temporary pumping solution at the Lough has got the go-ahead
Lough Funshinagh planning application to be submitted to An Bord Pleanála tomorrow 

Lough Funshinagh planning application to be submitted to An Bord Pleanála tomorrow 

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

If the application is granted, the temporary pumping measure could be in place in three weeks
Flooding contributed to the death of much loved Roscommon man, says action group

Flooding contributed to the death of much loved Roscommon man, says action group

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Ballagh man Edward John Beattie passed away on Tuesday last
Temporary solution to Lough Funshinagh flooding woes to be submitted for planning

Temporary solution to Lough Funshinagh flooding woes to be submitted for planning

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Temporary solution is to see water pumped from the lake in through the Curraghboy area
Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh

Lough Funshinagh flooding ‘a travesty’ - Tánaiste

Wed, 22 May, 2024

The Fianna Fáil leader visited the flood affected area today
Tánaiste views distressing flooding scenes during Lough Funshinagh visit

Tánaiste views distressing flooding scenes during Lough Funshinagh visit

Wed, 22 May, 2024

Heavy rain over the last number of days is exacerbating the flooding crisis
Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh

Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh today as flooding concerns continue

Wed, 22 May, 2024

He will discuss the crisis with local residents and public representatives
The emergency at Lough Funshinagh 'has to be seen to be believed'

Disappointment after Minister Eamon Ryan declines invitation to visit Lough Funshinagh 

Tue, 21 May, 2024

The minister was said to have "a very hectic schedule" and a meeting could not be organised.
The emergency at Lough Funshinagh 'has to be seen to be believed'

OPW Minister visits county to discuss Lough Funshinagh

Mon, 13 May, 2024

The OPW minister is in the county today to meet with locals and the council about Lough Funshinagh.
Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh

Tánaiste’s Lough Funshinagh visit brought forward

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

The Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis committee has welcomed the news
Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh

Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

The situation at Lough Funshinagh has since escalated even further with more homes at high risk of flooding
Fundraiser for mother and her three children evacuated from flood hit home

Fundraiser for mother and her three children evacuated from flood hit home

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Ellie and her family don't know if they'll ever be able to return to their home
Satellite imagery reveals exact amount of flooded land around Lough Funshinagh

Satellite imagery reveals exact amount of flooded land around Lough Funshinagh

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The severe flooding caused by the Lough has devastated lives and livelihoods
The emergency at Lough Funshinagh 'has to be seen to be believed'

The emergency at Lough Funshinagh 'has to be seen to be believed'

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

The threat of flooding and being at the mercy of the Irish weather, is impossible to live with, say residents
Families forced to evacuate homes in Roscommon due to serious flooding

Families forced to evacuate homes in Roscommon due to serious flooding

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

Two families have been forced to evacuate their homes near Curraghboy village in Roscommon due to serious flooding
County Roscommon road to close 'in the interest of public safety'

County Roscommon road to close 'in the interest of public safety'

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Emergency Services and local access only will be accommodated.
Local Councillor warns that Lough Funshinagh crisis is 'deteriorating rapidly'

Local Councillor warns that Lough Funshinagh crisis is 'deteriorating rapidly'

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

A local councillor has warned that the crisis at Lough Funshinagh is "deteriorating rapidly" with flooding now extending to the road between Rahara and Curraghboy. Highlighting the ongoing crisis, Cllr.
Stop/Go system in place on regional road

Stop/Go system in place on regional road

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Roscommon County Council has been contacted for comment
Civil Defence dispatched to County Roscommon community as flood waters rise rapidly

Civil Defence dispatched to County Roscommon community as flood waters rise rapidly

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

At least one home is now under flood waters
Lough Funshinagh flood defences 'starting to give way'

Lough Funshinagh flood defences 'starting to give way'

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Flood waters at Lough Funshinagh are now threatening the home of a couple in their 80s, with flood defences now giving way. The Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis Committee shared this photo this morning, showing a driveway flooded.
Roscommon farmer forced to sell pregnant ewes due to flooding

Roscommon farmer forced to sell pregnant ewes due to flooding

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Elderly farmer's 'life work being destroyed' 
Road closure due to rising water levels leaves County Roscommon community ‘devastated’ as some residents have to vacate their homes

Lough Funshinagh to exceed highest recorded water levels

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

The residents are living 'in constant fear' of being flooded out of their homes
Road closure due to rising water levels leaves County Roscommon community ‘devastated’ as some residents have to vacate their homes

Road closure due to rising water levels leaves County Roscommon community ‘devastated’ as some residents have to vacate their homes

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

'When is the madness going to stop," asks local residents
OPW minister meets with Lough Funshinagh committee

OPW minister meets with Lough Funshinagh committee

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

The next meeting is scheduled for the end of April
Communities around Lough Funshinagh are living in fear

Communities around Lough Funshinagh are living in fear

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

The council has said that the water level at “Lough Funshinagh is extremely high for this time of year”
Relief measures may not be enough to prevent flooding

Relief measures may not be enough to prevent flooding

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

The council said it is fully committed to finding a solution to the flooding risk at the Roscommon lake

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