Council Monitoring Water Levels On The Shannon

The level in Athlone is 1m below the highest level recorded in Winter of 2015/16

Westmeath County Council is closely monitoring water levels on the River Shannon as more unsettled weather is being forecast for the weekend.

Currently the level in Athlone is 1m below the highest level recorded in Winter of 2015/16.

It says the permanent flood defences already in place will provide protection to areas of the town that were affected in the past.

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