Five instances of unsafe pesticide levels in regions drinking water last year
There were five instances of pesticides exceeding safe levels in drinking water supplies across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal in 2021. This is an overall reduction compared to 2020 where nine incidents were reported. The impacted areas in the region were the River Eske supply in Co. Donegal, Kilsellagh in Co.…
Investigation into oil on River Eske
Locals noticing what appears to be oil on the surface of the River Eske are raising concern. There have been reports of the oil for a number of weeks with the recent rainfall yesterday exacerbating the issue. Local Independent Councillor, Tom Conaghan, has been informed by the Donegal County Council…
Calls for investment into Shannon-Erne Waterway
An increase in investment needs to be made in the Shannon-Erne Waterway linking the River Shannon with the River Eske in County Donegal. That’s according to local Fianna Fail General election candidate for Sligo and Leitrim, Shane Ellis. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Mr Ellis believes that the Ballinamore-Ballyconnell canal…
Residents in Donegal has once again felt the brunt of flooding after Storm Lorenzo
Residents in Donegal has once again felt the brunt of flooding after Storm Lorenzo after a local Cllr claims it could have been prevented. Clarendon Drive which is located along the River Eske, was completely flooded after the banks burst at around 6am on Friday morning and the same thing…
Irish Water have completed a number of upgrades in systems in Donegal.
Irish Water have completed a number of assessments, upgrades and standardised disinfection systems at a number of water treatment plants in Co. Donegal. Works were carried out, in conjunction with Donegal County Council, at 15 plants such as Lough Melvin, the River Eske, Frosses-Inver, Lough Mourne and at Pettigo. The…