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Lough Neagh’s flies were seen as a nuisance. Now their sudden disappearance is a startling omen for a lake that supplies 40% of Northern Ireland’s water
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Vast algae bloom and disappearance of the lough’s famed flies brings biodiversity crisis at Ireland’s largest freshwater lake into sharp focus
Fishermen on the waters of Northern Ireland’s Lough Neagh battle for their catch’s future and a traditional way of life.
The lake, which supplies 40% of Northern Ireland's drinking water has been blighted by toxic algae.
Wildflower meadow with rare plants and insects that took years to grow destroyed in minutes by council mowers Locals are angry as it supported bees, butterflies and even dragonflies Updated The wildflowers in full bloom (Image: Facebook) Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more new...