As communities continue to struggle after Storm Desmond, experts look for answers

‘Encouraging signs’ flooding is starting to subside, National coordiantion group says

Red Cross receives over 100 calls requesting details of €5m flood relief scheme for firms

Water levels have stabilised or are rising more slowly in Shannon catchment area

OPW survey of 300 areas not due to report until end of next year

Westmeath County Council working to forecast for 40mm rise in waters by Wednesday

ESB increases flow of water through Parteen Weir as level of Shannon continues to rise

‘Mechanical issues’ with pumps disrupt residents and volunteers battling deluge

Challenge for those who can do something is to respond more robustly

Book published in 1880 containing rare images of river will be sold at auction next week

Neighbours, the Defence Forces and local authority staff pull together to protect homes

Locals, council staff, Defence Forces and Civil Defence keep floodwater out of Athlone houses with additional pumps deployed in worst-affected areas

Athlone residents struggle to keep rising floodwater and sewage away from homes

Water levels continue to rise as rain makes its way down river to Limerick

Local authorities asked to assess damage to inform Cabinet memo asking for money

Elderly man swept away in flood waters, while many rivers remain in ‘perilous state’

Pumping location will be a critical factor when it comes to local impact

Anti-burglary strategy: Public will be waiting to see what has changed in new legislation

Bryan Whelan (29) trapped in river when cage platform collapsed after cable snapped

Bryan Whelan ‘lived for his job’ while TJ O’Herlihy had just moved back from Sweden

TJ Herlihy and Brian Whelan died after a work structure collapsed at Thomond Bridge

TJ Herlihy and Brian Whelan drowned after work platform plunged into River Shannon

Funeral of Larry and Martina Hayes, killed in Tunisian attack, brings Athlone to standstill

Salivate some more in the search for the perfect patty

Views of Newcastle House dominate this easy stroll through woodlands

‘Core collection’ not part of sale as ESB says it remains ‘committed to supporting the arts in Ireland’

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

Street extravaganza is highlight of Limerick’s year as City of Culture

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

Teenager’s body recovered in Limerick

Midlands North West constituency comprises 15 counties from three provinces

Former Army officer, who jumped off Sarsfield Bridge in Limerick to save woman from drowning, praises colleagues in Fire and Rescue Service

Sarsfield St in the city is closed after part of a building collapses

Danger of weekend flooding and series of storms building up to hit next week

Disruption to business activity being discussed by Department of Finance and Revenue

Sinn Féin leader highlights absence of insurance cover for flood damage

Scores of people evacuated from inundated homes across city

Rain and high winds to batter the country as flood warnings issued around the coastline

Orange warning issued; 120km/h winds expected

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