The application for a permanent solution to flooding at Lough Funshinagh has been delayed, locals were informed today. The delay to submit a planning application could be from six to possibly 12 months.

Despite the heartbreak of almost ten years, Lough Funshinagh remains one of the most beautiful places in the county. It is a also a place of rich and almost fantastical history.

Olivia and James McHugh, Brideswell, pictured on the site owned by their late grandfather Colm Mee as the Interim Flood Relief Scheme for Lough Funshinagh became operational on Friday, March 28th.

‘Words almost fail me to describe what I am feeling’ says Ballagh man Tommy Carney as the pumping system was switched on

It was a milestone day for the residents around Lough Funshinagh

The interim pumping solution will be in place pending the completion of a permanent scheme

Project involves 2.5 kms of piping bringing excess water from the lake

Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with members of the Lough Funshinagh community today during his visit to the county. Mr Martin was assessing the damage caused by Storm Éowyn which has left thousands without water or power in Roscommon.

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The OPW minister met with locals this morning

A temporary pumping solution at the Lough has got the go-ahead

If the application is granted, the temporary pumping measure could be in place in three weeks

Ballagh man Edward John Beattie passed away on Tuesday last

Temporary solution is to see water pumped from the lake in through the Curraghboy area

The Fianna Fáil leader visited the flood affected area today

Heavy rain over the last number of days is exacerbating the flooding crisis

He will discuss the crisis with local residents and public representatives

The minister was said to have "a very hectic schedule" and a meeting could not be organised.

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

The Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis committee has welcomed the news

The situation at Lough Funshinagh has since escalated even further with more homes at high risk of flooding

Ellie and her family don't know if they'll ever be able to return to their home

The severe flooding caused by the Lough has devastated lives and livelihoods

The threat of flooding and being at the mercy of the Irish weather, is impossible to live with, say residents

Two families have been forced to evacuate their homes near Curraghboy village in Roscommon due to serious flooding

Emergency Services and local access only will be accommodated.

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.

Roscommon County Council has been contacted for comment

At least one home is now under flood waters

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.

Elderly farmer's 'life work being destroyed' 

The residents are living 'in constant fear' of being flooded out of their homes

'When is the madness going to stop," asks local residents

The next meeting is scheduled for the end of April

The council has said that the water level at “Lough Funshinagh is extremely high for this time of year”

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