Sky News • 2023-09-23

The UK's largest lake has turned into 'a toilet' - and the 'disaster is being 'underplayed'

Lough Neagh is roughly the size of the Isle of Wight and supplies water to 40% of Northern Ireland's people.

Independent • 2023-09-21

168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae across Northern Ireland, say officials

The head of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency said there was no quick fix to the problem, which is impacting Lough Neagh.

Independent • 2023-09-17

Environmentalists hold ‘wake’ for Lough Neagh over toxic algae bloom

Campaigners dressed in black and carried a makeshift coffin.

Sky News • 2023-09-16

Stormont stalemate is turning the water green in Northern Ireland

Lough Neagh, which provides 40% of Northern Ireland's drinking water, has turned a vivid green due to deadly algae. Its new hue is an attention-grabbing illustration of years of political failure.

Sky News • 2023-09-16

Lough Neagh: Largest lake in UK and Ireland being poisoned by toxic algae

Deadly bacteria, caused by discharge from farming and sewage, has taken over the lake that provides 40% of Northern Ireland's drinking water.