Thousands of sandbags delivered as rains and discharges from weir threaten to flood Clare homes

Thousands of sandbags have been delivered to homes in south east Clare under threat of rising floodwaters after the River Shannon burst its banks between the ESB-operated Parteen Weir and Limerick.

Increased rainfall coupled with increased discharges from the Weir have left residents along the Shannon catchment “concerned” and “bracing” themselves for the worst possible outcome.