# Lough Neagh

Yesterday

27th September 2023

The Explainer: Lough Neagh has been hit by an algal bloom disaster - what’s happening?

The algae has left wildlife dead and led to questions over the safety of drinking water at Lough Neagh. Shauna Corr, environment correspondent and columnist with news outlets including The Irish Mirror and Belfast Live joins us to look at the history of the lake, the real-life impacts of the algal bloom, and what the local response has been.

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This week

24th September 2023 - 28th September 2023

THE MORNING LEAD

Lough Neagh sand being used at GAA grounds across the country

A report by

Thomas Greene

Sand extraction activity is thought to be contributing to the algae problems of the lough.

Sand extracted from the lough is sold in a number of Irish retail stores and is used on pitches in sports grounds across the country, The Journal has learned.

Sand extraction is thought to be contributing to the extensive blue-green algal growths which have made headlines in recent weeks.

Thomas Greene reports from Northern Ireland.

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