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Athlone Flooding 2015

A set of images comparing the flooding in Athlone in 2015 to a similar flood in 2009. The 2015 images were taken on December 11th and also on December 14th, when the floods were expected to peak. From comparing the images, it looks like the 2009 floods were a little higher. It also looks like the town was better prepared in 2015 - there were flood defences along both sides of the river bank in the town and a battery of pumps deployed to keep the water at bay.
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  • A flooded playground in Athlone on December 14th, 2015. The playground is located on the bed of the old Shannon canal.

    A flooded playground in Athlone on December 14th, 2015. The playground is located on the bed of the old Shannon canal.

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  • November 2009 panoramic view of the river Shannon in Athlone, downstream of the town bridge.  To the left is the  Golden Island shopping centre - note how the flood waters have encroached on all sides, though the centre itself did not flood. On the right are housing developments constructed during the Celtic tiger years.

    November 2009 panoramic view of the river Shannon in Athlone, downstream of the town bridge. To the left is the Golden Island shopping centre - note how the flood waters have encroached on all sides, though the centre itself did not flood. On the right are housing developments constructed during the Celtic tiger years.

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  • November 2009 panoramic view of the river Shannon in Athlone, downstream of the town bridge.  To the left is the park beside golden Island shopping centre and on the right are housing developments constructed during the Celtic tiger years.

    November 2009 panoramic view of the river Shannon in Athlone, downstream of the town bridge. To the left is the park beside golden Island shopping centre and on the right are housing developments constructed during the Celtic tiger years.

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  • Resident crossing floodwater in Athlone near the Clonown road

    Resident crossing floodwater in Athlone near the Clonown road

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  • Housing estate built during Celtic tiger days at the edge of the Shannon Callows in Athlone

    Housing estate built during Celtic tiger days at the edge of the Shannon Callows in Athlone

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