Levels Continue To Rise On The River Shannon

Homes flooded in Athlone last night after a pump failed.

Levels on the River Shannon are continuing to rise. 

Homes in Athlone were also flooded last night after a pump failed in the Deer Park area.

A number of smaller temporary pumps were installed until it was back up and running. 

OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran says the water is rising in Athlone but the multi-agency response is working around the  clock to tackle the issue:

Hundreds of acres are under water and some homes and businesses have been damaged in the midlands.

  

Erin Rovers GAA club flooded in Pullough (Photo credit: Facebook/Cllr. John Leahy)

Pullough in Co. Offaly is one of the worst affected areas and independent councillor John Leahy has this update:

 

  

 

Photos of flooding in Portarlington this morning.

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