Declining water levels along one of Longford’s most popular fishing haunts is turning visiting anglers away in their dozens.
That’s according to concerned fisherman and regular visitor to the shores of Lough Ree in Lanesboro, Paul Waghorn.
Like umpteen others, Paul has made trips to the vibrant south Longford town an annual custom, lured by the usually deep and wide contours that make up Ireland’s longst river-The Shannon.
Now, much of that excitement has turned to one of dismay as public officials keep water levels low to lessen the risk of flooding during times of heavy rainfall….
Longford Leader 02/10/2013 Read the article ‘Lough Ree water levels under scrutiny’
