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Queen's University Study Reveals Widespread Ecosystem Damage from Lough Neagh Sand Dredging

New research shows sand extraction lowers lakebed by up to 17 metres and causes silt plumes across Northern Ireland's largest freshwater lake.

6 hrs ago
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Earl of Shaftesbury Addresses Lough Neagh Ownership Amid Environmental Concerns

13 March 2026
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