The level of the Shannon is expected to stabilise or fall marginally over the next five days. That is according to Pat Keating, Town Clerk, Athlone Town Council.

He said: “The level of the River Shannon in Athlone remains high but to date flooding to low-lying houses has not occurred. Based on the current weather forecast, the council is expecting river levels to stabilise or fall marginally over the next five days.”….

Agriland 28/02/2014 Read the article ‘Level of the Shannon expected to stabilise or fall, as flood risk study continues