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Coroner's ruling 'marks a degree of justice and closure' - Gerard Hampson family

In a statement issued yesterday following the conclusion of the inquest held in Omagh Courthouse, Mr Hampson's family said while they still had questions that may never be answered, they felt coroner's ruling 'marks a degree of justice and closure.' ...

10 Feb 2022 at 16:33

Derry News

Inquest date set into death of Derry man whose body was found on shores of Lough Neagh in 2008

The inquest into the death of a Derry man who was found dead on the shores of Lough Neagh six weeks after he disappeared is scheduled to begin in Omagh at the end of this month.. Gérard Hampson, 53, of Northland Road in the city was last seen ...

21 Jan 2022 at 22:33

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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 11:33

Local News

Impressive currach turns heads on the Foyle

People all along the River Foyle were treated to a special sight at the weekend when an old-style Irish currach rowed into town. The impressive Mamach Mór ('Big Momma') stopped off at Culmore Point on Saturday evening before making its way ...

20 Jul 2023 at 17:33

Northern Ireland

Arson threatens Lough Neagh conservation project

An arson attack has threatened a bird conservation project in Co Tyrone. A shed housing essential equipment for a comprehensive study of wildlife in the Killycolpy area of Lough Neagh was burned down. Peter Harper, shoreline environment ...

17 Jul 2023 at 15:47

Northern Ireland

SDLP submits motion to recall Assembly over Lough Neagh crisis

The SDLP has submitted a motion to recall the Assembly over the Lough Neagh crisis. SDLP Assembly leader Matthew O’Toole MLA submitted the motion on Tuesday, saying the algae growth on the Lough “is a catastrophe on a level that far ...

19 Sept 2023 at 18:41

Northern Ireland

Public meeting highlights problem of toxic algae in Lough Neagh

A public meeting to express concern around a huge bloom of toxic blue-green algae in Lough Neagh has heard that the situation should be categorised as an emergency. Those in attendance packed an auditorium at the Seamus Heaney ...

20 Sept 2023 at 20:14

County Derry Post

Campaigners hold "wake" for Lough Neagh

Environmental campaigners held a "wake" for Lough Neagh at the weekend amidst the ongoing crisis at the Lough as it remains polluted by toxic algae. Activists from campaign groups Love our Lough, Surfers Against Sewage and ...

20 Sept 2023 at 17:33

Northern Ireland

Public meeting highlights problem of toxic algae in Lough Neagh

21 Sept 2023 at 10:33

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 ...

21 Sept 2023 at 16:01

Local News

Lough Neagh bed owner remains open to exploring future ownership options

The owner of Lough Neagh’s bed restated his openness to exploring future ownership options as he met the Stormont minister tasked with addressing the environmental problems besetting the lake. The Earl of ...

22 Feb 2024 at 15:33

Northern Ireland

Lough Neagh bed owner remains open to exploring future ownership options

22 Feb 2024 at 14:23

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