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16/11/2009
Flood Alert Across Ireland
Motorists are today being advised to exercise caution while driving because of heavy rain overnight.
In Clare, flooding is reported on the main Galway Road (N18) between Ballyline and Crusheen.
Gardaí say the road is still passable, but motorists are advised to be careful and there is flooding in Passage West and near Cloghroe Church in Co Cork.
The back road from Bandon to Innishannon is flooded and County Council staff are working on clearing it.
While in Midleton, gardaí are warning drivers to take care on the dual carriageway at the Lakeview Roundabout because of flooding in the fast lane.
Heavy flooding is also reported on some roads in Co Laois, with flooding in patches around Waterford city.
Gardaí have also reported surface water on most roads in Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon, Mayo, Louth, Longford, Offaly and Monaghan.
(BMcC/GK)
In Clare, flooding is reported on the main Galway Road (N18) between Ballyline and Crusheen.
Gardaí say the road is still passable, but motorists are advised to be careful and there is flooding in Passage West and near Cloghroe Church in Co Cork.
The back road from Bandon to Innishannon is flooded and County Council staff are working on clearing it.
While in Midleton, gardaí are warning drivers to take care on the dual carriageway at the Lakeview Roundabout because of flooding in the fast lane.
Heavy flooding is also reported on some roads in Co Laois, with flooding in patches around Waterford city.
Gardaí have also reported surface water on most roads in Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon, Mayo, Louth, Longford, Offaly and Monaghan.
(BMcC/GK)
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