Blue-green algae2 hrs ago'We want to give a voice to Lough Neagh', singers say Campaigners gathered at several locations around Lough Neagh to come together to 'Sing for the Lough'.2 hrs ago4 days agoSand dredging may have greater impact on Lough NeaghThe QUB team says it is the first time several techniques have been combined to analyse the effect.4 days ago8 Apr 2026Blue-green algae returns to Lough NeaghThe algae was spotted on the south-west shore off the Washingbay Lough Walk. 8 Apr 20268 Jan 2026The students with a solution to clean up Lough NeaghThe students are showcasing their science project at the Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Dublin.8 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Blue-green algae to bluetongue - 2025 in NI agriculture and environmentBBC NI's Agriculture and Environment correspondent Louise Cullen gives her round-up of 2025.1 Jan 20265 Nov 2025Bathing spot failed to meet water standards over blue-green algaeOne bathing water in NI has been classed as "poor", with 24 achieving "excellent" status.5 Nov 202527 Oct 2025No bathing at Portstewart Strand after blue-green algae found on beachA "significant" amount of blue-green algae scum is detected in the water and also on the beach. 27 Oct 202524 Oct 2025Minister apologises to farmers and says he'll fix Lough Neagh issuesAndrew Muir says mistakes had been made with farmers incentivised to increase production, contributing to pollution issues in the lough.24 Oct 202522 Oct 2025How can Lough Neagh's blue-green algae problem be solved?Blue-green algae has been detected in the lough intermittently over the past six decades.22 Oct 2025...
