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Man (27) dies in hospital after boat capsizes in Limerick
Four men clung to boat in bitter cold water before being rescued from River Shannon
Ireland’s flood problem is small but a rethink is required
Election is styming debate and feeding unrealistic expectations of what flood defences can achieve
Terms of reference for Shannon body next week, Dáil told
Kenny says he will not oppose Opposition proposals for single authority for river basin
Adams says whistle-stop flood tours by politicians ‘insulting’
Sinn Féin president criticises ‘child-like’ temporary flood relief works in Limerick
Water levels stabilise overnight as rain warning lifted
Heavy rainfall did not lead to increased river levels as feared
More rain in December than average winter, Met Éireann says
Residents along Shannon face further flooding as Harris says €8m for councils not enough
Country braces for more flooding as further heavy rain expected
Rainfall warning removed as water levels in Clonmel stabilise overnight
Shannon flood defences may breach EU habitat directives
Taoiseach to meet State agencies to discuss protection of 66 towns along river
Defence Forces to play bigger role in flood crisis
Simon Harris says saving homes should ‘trump’ EU rules on protecting wildlife
Taoiseach meets flood victims in Athlone after helicopter tour
Enda Kenny had been criticised for failing to engage with those affected by storms
Kenny defends delay in visiting flooded areas outside Mayo
Taoiseach and Ministers take helicopter survey of extensive flooding across State
Flood risk to continue for three weeks, Met Éireann says
81mm of rain registered in Carrick-on-Suir in 24 hour period during Storm Frank
Storm Frank’s heavy rains to increase flood risk
Met Éireann forecasts above average rainfall as River Shannon begins to rise once again
The battle to control flooding on the River Shannon
As communities continue to struggle after Storm Desmond, experts look for answers
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
Country braces itself for yet more heavy rain
Water levels have stabilised or are rising more slowly in Shannon catchment area
IFA criticises five-year timeframe to map flood-risk areas along Shannon
OPW survey of 300 areas not due to report until end of next year
Efforts continue to ensure Athlone houses not flooded
Westmeath County Council working to forecast for 40mm rise in waters by Wednesday
Homes near Clonlara flooded as water levels rise
ESB increases flow of water through Parteen Weir as level of Shannon continues to rise
Cold conditions hampering Athlone flood defence effort
‘Mechanical issues’ with pumps disrupt residents and volunteers battling deluge
Diarmaid Ferriter: Time running out to ‘drain the Shannon’
Challenge for those who can do something is to respond more robustly
Victorian images of Shannon flooding come to light
Book published in 1880 containing rare images of river will be sold at auction next week
Evacuated families fear being out of their homes at Christmas
Neighbours, the Defence Forces and local authority staff pull together to protect homes
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
Status yellow weather warning for heavy rain on Saturday
Athlone residents struggle to keep rising floodwater and sewage away from homes
Alan Kelly seeks funds to cover full cost of floods
Local authorities asked to assess damage to inform Cabinet memo asking for money
New flood warning for lower Shannon
Water levels continue to rise as rain makes its way down river to Limerick
Man believed to have drowned in Co Monaghan
Elderly man swept away in flood waters, while many rivers remain in ‘perilous state’
Supplying Dublin with water from the River Shannon
Pumping location will be a critical factor when it comes to local impact
Analysis: A sensible response to new type of crime
Anti-burglary strategy: Public will be waiting to see what has changed in new legislation
Limerick drownings: Funeral told of victim’s ‘heart of gold’
Bryan Whelan (29) trapped in river when cage platform collapsed after cable snapped
Thomond Bridge tragedy: Tributes to two workers killed
Bryan Whelan ‘lived for his job’ while TJ O’Herlihy had just moved back from Sweden
Thomond Bridge victim was not due to start work until this week
TJ Herlihy and Brian Whelan died after a work structure collapsed at Thomond Bridge
Two men who died while repairing Limerick bridge named
TJ Herlihy and Brian Whelan drowned after work platform plunged into River Shannon
Priest tells mourners ‘the violence is now at our own door’
Funeral of Larry and Martina Hayes, killed in Tunisian attack, brings Athlone to standstill
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Go Walk: A riverside meander through Newcastle Woods, Co Longford
Views of Newcastle House dominate this easy stroll through woodlands
ESB sells surplus art for €160,000
‘Core collection’ not part of sale as ESB says it remains ‘committed to supporting the arts in Ireland’
Martin Gale and the hidden beauty of Turlough Hill
An atmosphere of strangeness permeates artist Martin Gale’s work – which makes him the perfect choice to paint the ESB’s storage station in the Wicklow Mountains
Limerick turns out for giant of a woman
Street extravaganza is highlight of Limerick’s year as City of Culture
Lakeside luxury on Lough Derg for €895,000
On the Ballina side of the Shannon, but two miles from Killaloe, this renovated and extended house has large rooms, period-style features, a gym and sauna, as well as landscaped gardens with panoramic views
Illogical constituencies to make for unpredictable Euro election
Midlands North West constituency comprises 15 counties from three provinces
Fireman in dramatic river rescue
Former Army officer, who jumped off Sarsfield Bridge in Limerick to save woman from drowning, praises colleagues in Fire and Rescue Service
Limerick residents told to stay indoors as winds damage buildings
Sarsfield St in the city is closed after part of a building collapses
Fears grow major rivers will burst their banks
Danger of weekend flooding and series of storms building up to hit next week
Flood damage to affect tax estimates - Hayes
Disruption to business activity being discussed by Department of Finance and Revenue
Government’s €15m for flood victims for immediate relief, Taoiseach says
Sinn Féin leader highlights absence of insurance cover for flood damage
Army called in as Limerick faces ‘unprecedented’ floods
Scores of people evacuated from inundated homes across city
Flooding in several areas as country braced for more storms
Rain and high winds to batter the country as flood warnings issued around the coastline
Coastal areas prepare again as Met Éireann warns of huge seas and strong wind
Orange warning issued; 120km/h winds expected
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