# rising waters

All time

Thousands of sandbags delivered to homes in Clare under threat of rising floodwater

Increased rainfall coupled with increased discharges from the Weir has left residents along the Shannon catchment “concerned”.

23.6k

Feb 20th 2020, 5:00 PM

Hundreds of troops deployed as UK hit by 'unprecedented' flooding

Another thousand are on standby as further bad weather is expected.

18.9k

Dec 28th 2015, 8:25 AM

Athlone residents battle floods as raw sewage erupts onto streets

Locals residents have been working non-stop to prepare for more flooding

30.0k

Dec 10th 2015, 3:55 PM

Rescuers mount daring mission to save horses from rising river

Teams took two two dinghies out on the river near Enniscorthy this evening to steer the animals back to dry land.

37.2k

Nov 14th 2014, 10:56 PM

Lourdes evacuated as French flash floods claim first victim

The pilgrimage site has been closed and some 2,000 people evacuated from the region.

13.8k

Jun 19th 2013, 3:13 PM