Emergency coordinators hopeful worst of flooding is over
‘Encouraging signs’ flooding is starting to subside, National coordiantion group says
‘Positive’ development as Shannon levels stabilise
Red Cross receives over 100 calls requesting details of €5m flood relief scheme for firms
‘Nasty’ rain may bring flooding to areas not yet under water
Levels begin to peak on parts of the Shannon but Athlone sees continued rise
Efforts continue to ensure Athlone houses not flooded
Westmeath County Council working to forecast for 40mm rise in waters by Wednesday
Families request evacuation as flood threatens town
Locals, council staff, Defence Forces and Civil Defence keep floodwater out of Athlone houses with additional pumps deployed in worst-affected areas
Kathy Sheridan: Athlone fears deluge from Shannon
Locals in suspense as rainfall filtering into Lough Ree – then it takes ‘two days to get here’
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