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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