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The River Shannon is in for a major dredging

Plans for the maintenance were announced today.

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Dec 9th 2016, 9:46 PM

Opinion: Our water infrastructure is a mess but there is a better way

Promising projects worldwide are successfully demonstrating the union of ecology, flood prevention and recreation.

Aug 25th 2014, 7:30 AM

New website monitors 'real time' water levels

The site was launched by Minister of State Brian Hayes TD, as part of flood risk management in Ireland.

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Apr 4th 2013, 6:27 PM