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Shannon Pipeline Sparks Lough Derg Concerns | Galway News
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A major water pipeline from the River Shannon to Dublin is sparking fierce local opposition in East Galway, where residents fear the project will devastate Lough Derg’s water levels—threatening tourism, harbors, and livelihoods. Despite Uisce Éireann’s claims of minimal impact and extensive consultations, locals argue their deep knowledge of the lake’s ecology and economics was ignored, and question why they’re expected to supply water while their own infrastructure lags. Community engagement continues as tensions rise over who benefits—and who bears the cost.
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