We need to dredge the Shannon if we are to curb this kind of flooding

Six years after the catastrophic River Shannon floods of 2009, we are facing the same type of destruction and disaster.
We need to dredge the Shannon if we are to curb this kind of flooding

At the time of writing, the levels in Leitrim are perilously close to the high water mark of 2009. On that occasion, our County town of Carrick-on-Shannon and villages, like Dromod, resembled Venice.

Our peace of mind was shattered, houses were flooded and destroyed and much property was greatly devalued.

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