Laois Town Hit By Flooding

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Concerns are mounting over possible damage due to this weekend's forecast.

Businesses and community groups in Laois are dealing with significant flooding.

Emergency services along with council workers have been working to manage the situation in Mountmellick throughout the day.

Roads around the worst affected areas in the town are closed, while Midlands Steel's premises is believed to be badly affected.

With more bad weather forecast for the weekend, fears are growing about the potential damage that may occur.

Simon Walton is the Director of Services for Laois County Council.

He's asking people to be ready to follow instructions in the area:

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