Thousands of acres remain underwater on banks of Shannon

THE plight of farmers whose lands adjoin the River Shannon in six counties was highlighted yesterday as floods reached record levels.

Thousands of acres remained flooded and inaccessible. Cattle and horses have had to be moved from water-logged sheds and stables, and rural roads have been closed.

Action was sought from the Government to alleviate the age-old problem of flooding along the Shannon banks stretching from Leitrim, Roscommon and Galway to Westmeath, East Clare, Offaly and Limerick.