The Athlone Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says the oil spill in the River Shannon is very serious.
The Athlone Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says the oil spill in the River Shannon is very serious and it will be a difficult operation to remove it.
Westmeath County Council sent out an emergency team on Saturday to investigate and begin the clean-up.
Athlone SPCA Welfare Officer says it is currently effecting 100s of metres of the River and has reached the canal.
Billy Gallagher says a number of animals are affected:
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