January 21, 2021 12:22 pm
The issue of floods around Lough Funshinagh, a turlough in Co. Roscommon, is becoming an increasingly serious issue, garnering the attention of politicians and the media.
At the moment, the lough is about 6ft higher than it was this time last year, according to one farmer.
Speaking to
AgriLand, Padraig Beattie said the flooding is beginning to encroach on roads and farmyards.
“At the minute the council is rising the road in front of the house. They’re setting up a pump so we can pump the water away from around the house. The water is in the front garden, just down from the footpath.