'It's a fantastic resource and it should be protected': concerns over River Shannon and Lough Derg's future as pipeline plan gets approval
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Roisin Healy, a swimming instructor, regularly swims in Lough Derg and has raised concerns about the Shannon River's future. The proposed construction of a 170km pipeline, aimed at pumping water to Dublin daily, has alarmed local athletes, including swimmers and rowers. The project's estimated cost ranges from €4.6bn to €10bn, leading to fears about the environmental and recreational impact on the river.
Roisin Healy, a swimming instructor, expresses concerns about the future of the Shannon due to proposed plans that involve pumping water to Dublin through a costly pipeline.
The construction of a 170km pipeline, estimated to cost between €4.6bn and €10bn, raises alarm among local swimmers and rowers who value the river.
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