Published: Wed 9 Dec 2015, 4:36 PM

Last updated: Wed 9 Dec 2015, 4:41 PM

VIDEO: The overflowing River Shannon in Athlone

Published: Wed 9 Dec 2015, 4:36 PM

Last updated: Wed 9 Dec 2015, 4:41 PM

This video footage taken today (Wednesday) shows the extent to which the River Shannon has risen after the heavy rainfall of recent days.

The video was taken in the Burgess Park area of Athlone and submitted to the Westmeath Independent by James Rowan.

http://youtu.be/0vGijDwrY-k?t=1s

Published: Wed 9 Dec 2015, 4:36 PM

Last updated: Wed 9 Dec 2015, 4:41 PM

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