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Everything being done to manage high water levels on Shannon

Minister for the Office of Public Works, Kevin “Boxer” Moran, has moved to assure the people of Athlone that he and his Department are doing everything they can to combat the high water levels recorded on the River Shannon.

River Al channel clearing kicks off Athlone flood relief works

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Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, has announced that his Department has begun maintenance work on the River Al this week.

Crossmolina Flood relief timeline

Crossmolina finally has a timeline in relation to long awaited delivery of a long-term flood relief solution on the River Deel. The local flood group recently met with representatives from the Office of Public Works and Mayo County Council where they were informed that a decision on the flood prevention option should be made by the end of August.

Canney announces arrangements for Relocation Scheme

The Government has agreed the administrative arrangements for a once-off targeted Voluntary Homeowner Relocation Scheme.

Canney announces arrangements for the voluntary homeowner relocation scheme

The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Seán Canney, has announced that the Government has agreed the administrative arrangements for a once-off targeted Voluntary Homeowner Relocation Scheme.

Has our best summer month just left us?

In terms of Irish summer months, June was very good to us. June does make a case for being Ireland’s best summer month. The highest temperature ever recorded in Ireland was 33.3°C at Kilkenny Castle in June 1887. One of the highest temperatures recorded in Mayo since the early 1940s was 30.5°C, recorded at Claremorris in June 1983. What is in store for us weather-wise in the coming months? There are alternative forecasts to RTÉ’s nightly offering which often seems to hedge its bets and contradict itself by the end of the broadcast. Long before Evelyn Cusack appeared on television, local folklore determined what weather may be expected.

Boxer welcomes €190k investment in Streamstown and Horseleap

Longford/Westmeath TD, Deputy Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has welcomed the commencement and completion of a number of projects in Streamstown and Horseleap, including a significant flood relief scheme at Dolan’s Bridge.

Upcoming art exhibition inspired by local flooding

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The severe flooding which occurred in Athlone and surrounding areas last winter has inspired a new collection of paintings by a local artist.

Record level of investment in flood relief in 2016

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, Seán Canney, says there was a “record” level of investment in addressing and alleviating flood risk in 2016.

Finally a solution for flooding on Ballymahon Road

Fianna Fáil councillor Aengus O’Rourke has insisted that works must be carried out on the bridge at Roslevin Lawns on the Ballymahon road before a one-way system can be considered for Athlone.

 

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