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Friday, 21 February 2020 at 15:47

Residents in Athlone are bracing themselves for flooding with rain forecast over the weekend.

Residents in Athlone are bracing themselves for flooding, with Storm Ellen forecast to bring more rain over the weekend.

Water levels in the Shannon have risen by 60mm in the past 24 hours.

The latest reading taken is 38.68m in Poolbeg - that's 1m below the highest ever recorded level, taken during the winter of 2015/16.

Westmeath County Council says it's continuing to monitor the water levels and defence preparations are in place.

Offaly's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says these unsettled conditions will persist into next week:

Acting Media Minister Promises Enforcement Of Reforms At State Broadcaster

Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath Peter Burke says he'll oversee the changes while taking temporary charge of the portfolio.
Trade Union Movement "Too Quiet For Far Too Long" - Forsa Rep

Tullamore is set to host the public sector rally next week for the Midlands region during a second strike.
Man Dies In Workplace Accident

It took place at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow at half past 10 this morning.
Fleadh Cheoil Needs More Recognition - Westmeath Councillor

Councillor Denis Leonard believes the origins of the Fleadh Cheoil deserve the same recognition.
Midlands Animal Rescue Charity Store Closed After Break-In

My Lovely Vintage and My Lovely Hoofs & Boots Shop in Edenderry was broken into on Tuesday.
Laois Literary And Music Festival Kicking Off Today

The Leaves Festival of Writing and Music runs across Laois until Saturday.
Westmeath Councillor Questions Location For Possible Fleadh Cheoil Plaque

Councillor Denis Leonard feels Market Square is a more suitable location for the plaque.
Niall Horan Fans Urged To Plan Ahead Of Dublin Gigs

The Mullingar musicians Dublin gigs face major traffic disruption.

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