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Athlone was one of four towns selected by CeADAR, Ireland’s centre for Applied AI, as a case study in the use of artificial intelligence and satellite technology to develop an early warning system for communities at risk of severe flooding.

The Galway City Council has denied sports clubs access to its latest all-weather pitches this week because of cold weather, but kept older astro turf pitches open.

The lead-into and over the busy Christmas period is generally a time when Irish roads are significantly busier as motorists prepare for the festive season and travel to visit family and friends.

Storm Debi may have set new high water levels in Galway last week, but expert analysis shows city and county could have faced floods more than 2ft higher if tides had been at seasonal peaks.

As communities in the coastal towns of Kinvara and Clarinbridge rally to support one another following the devastating blow to buildings and infrastructure, the question facing affected residents and business owners is ‘how will we rebuild’?

It may not have been the worst storm flood of Galway’s medieval city centre, but residents, business owners and emergency workers all agree that Storm Debi was certainly one of the swiftest.

As communities in the coastal towns of Kinvara and Clarinbridge rally to support one another following the devastating blow to buildings and infrastructure, the question facing affected residents and business owners is ‘how will we rebuild’?

Cathaoirleach of County Galway Liam Carroll has called for work to commence immediately to prevent ongoing and future flooding on thr N83 roadway in the centre of Claregalway village.

Sean Canney Independent TD has called on Galway County Council and the Office of Public Works to expedite the project and give it the urgent attention that is needed to bring the project to fruition.

Met Eireann has cautioned that a wetter-than-normal summer is set to continue with more localised flooding ahead as widespread rain and wind continues to remain prevalent.