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Sinn Féin MP raises management of Lough Neagh with British Secretary of State

Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy directly raised the need to take Lough Neagh into public ownership with the British Secretary of State. Speaking from London, the Mid Ulster MP said: “There has long been a case for taking Lough Neagh into public ...

06 Sept 2023 at 11:31

Northern Ireland

168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae across Northern Ireland, say officials

There have been 168 confirmed reports of toxic blue-green algae in waterways across Northern Ireland since May. With public concern growing over the impact of the algae at Lough Neagh, the chief executive of the Northern Ireland ...

21 Sept 2023 at 16:01

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Bateson welcomes passing of council motion on toxic algae

Sinn Féin Councillor Sean Bateson has welcomed the passing of a motion on Causeway Coast and Glens Council calling for an action plan on toxic algae. Cllr Bateson said: “I welcome the passing of a motion on Causeway Coast and ...

13 Sept 2023 at 09:57

Northern Ireland

Sites around River Bann closed due to blue-green algae outbreak

A number of sites around the River Bann have been closed due to a breakout of blue-green algae. Mid and East Antrim council announced that the Portglenone Marina slipway and waterways at Newferry would be closed due to ...

12 Sept 2023 at 16:37

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‘Sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Lough Neagh

A Stormont minister has said he feels a sense of shame at the environmental crisis affecting Lough Neagh. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir told MLAs at his scrutiny committee there are ...

05 Mar 2024 at 18:01

Northern Ireland

Muir tells MLAs of ‘sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Lough Neagh

05 Mar 2024 at 16:05

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‘If I don’t swim I deteriorate. So what do I do?’

Ricky Holmes can often be seen swimming in Lough Neagh, in summer or winter. “At this time of year, I would swim maybe 500 metres, but in the summertime, it could be anything from two kilometres to four ...

29 Nov 2023 at 09:30

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Save Lough Neagh campaign group to hold rally and white line protest in Toomebridge this weekend

The Save Lough Neagh Collective will be holding a rally and white line protest this Sunday, November 26 at 2pm in Toomebridge. Participants will assemble at the Lock Keepers cottage. The past summer ...

22 Nov 2023 at 12:30

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DAERA Minister Andrew Muir 'committed' to addressing blue green algae crisis at Lough Neagh

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir said he would not shy away from the work that needs to be done to begin tackling the blue green algae crisis, but warned it will take investment, commitment and ...

08 Feb 2024 at 23:13

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Mid Ulster Council issues ‘no swim’ warning at Marina

Mid Ulster District Council has issued a 'no swim' notice at Ballyronan Marina just a week after it was awarded a Blue Flag. The presence of blue-green algae (pictured), which can be ...

13 Jun 2023 at 17:05

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DAERA Minister Andrew Muir meets key stakeholders at Lough Neagh following launch of 37-point action plan

Following the launch of The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has met with key stakeholders ...

23 Jul 2024 at 22:48

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Save Lough Neagh campaign group organise protest march calling for urgent environmental action

Campaigners will 'flood the streets' on Sunday, November 3 with a protest march through the streets of Belfast, calling for urgent environmental action and investment in sewage ...

31 Oct 2024 at 09:32

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