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As the River Shannon flood waters recede, urban and rural residents within the Athlone environs who have experienced a turbulent number of weeks are hoping that such a reduction in water levels will persist and allay further flooding fears.

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the announcement of two Government schemes to support people and businesses affected by flooding.

Irish Water is assuring customers supplied by the Loughrea Public Water Supply that its water supply is fully compliant with all drinking water regulations.

After a weekend of carnage on our roads, the Mayo Road Safety Working together Group have issued a road safety appeal to everyone attending the Mayo Stages Rally on Sunday, March 8, in the Castlebar area saying that road safety is everyone’s responsibility and there is one essential ingredient required for everyone’s safety and that is personnel responsibility.

Local authorities and An Garda Siochana are appealing for people observing Lent to give up one more thing - bad driving, stating

On Thursday March 5 at 7pm, members of Extinction Rebellion Mayo (XR Mayo) will hold a public meeting entitled ‘Heading For Extinction and What To Do About It’ on GMIT Campus, Castlebar as part of a series of climate-focussed talks organised by GMIT Green Campus to call attention to the climate and biodiversity emergency and to facilitate a planning session for concerned citizens to take action.

Achill based Cllr Paul McNamara has said that he fears that two beaches on the island at Keel and Dooagh are in danger of potentially being washed away if another big storm comes.

Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has called on the Government to immediately activate financial assistance schemes for farmers, families and businesses impacted upon by the serious flooding within the Shannon basin.

Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath, Robert Troy, has called on the Government to outline what financial assistance is available to people whose homes and land has been affected by flooding.

Town Mayor, Cllr. Frankie Keena, has stressed the urgent need to implement adequate flood preventative measures for those living in rural areas of the local community presently effected by the rising flood waters.