‘It’s hell again. Politicians don’t care’: Flooding nightmare on the Shannon, with more rain on the way

For the residents of Springfield, Clonlara, Co Clare, the nightmare of flooding has returned.

Update - 8.32pm: There are already reports of high water on Shannon tributaries this evening.

Flooding is causing delays on the Borrisokane to Cloghan road at the border between Tipperary and Offaly, near the Little Brosna River.