Water levels in the Barrow and Owenass are dropping however.
Water levels in the Barrow and Owenass rivers are receding this lunchtime, following heavy rain in the Slieve Bloom mountains.
Botley Lane in Portarlington and Bay Road in Mountmellick remain inaccessible to traffic and 60 anti-flood devices are on standby.
Laois County Council is monitoring weather forecasts and is ready to respond to an emergency, if needed.
Georgina Ireland from the Roads Section has this advice:
1926 Census Exhibition Coming To Midlands
The National Archives exhibit will come to Westmeath and Offaly.
"Points Do Not Define You" - Midlands Woman Shares Education Journey
Portarlington's Cleo Knight is sharing her own journey into further education after getting 65 points in the Leaving Cert.
Tea Trolley Pilot Launched On Dublin-Galway Rail Line
The train service runs through many destinations across the midlands.
Funeral For Fourth M9 Victim Takes Place
Jeremy O'Brien has been laid to rest.
Midlands Woman To Launch New Book On Cancer, Chronic Illness And Grief
Cancer, Chaos and Courage has been written by Avril Tierney.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €111k
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Uisce Eireann To Lift Hosepipe Ban In Westmeath
However, it has been extended in Laois and Offaly until the end of September.
Photos: Black Bull Threshing Fest 2026
Photos by John Finnerty Photography.
