There was significant flooding at the Ballymahon Road bridge near The Crescent, Athlone, this morning but the water had receded somewhat by the early afternoon. Photo: Paul Molloy.

PHOTOS: Heavy rainfall causes flooding in parts of Athlone

Adrian Cusack

Published: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 3:04 PM

Last updated: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 3:17 PM

Motorists are being urged to take care on the roads following widespread flooding today (Wednesday) morning.

The country is under a yellow-level warning for wind and rainfall up until 9pm tonight.

In Athlone, the Ballymahon Road railway bridge, close to Newtown Medical Centre, was impassable earlier today due to flooding. Motorists coming into town were being forced to take alternative routes as a result.

By lunchtime, the flooding there had receded to an extent.

Flooding at Ballymahon Railway Bridge today (Wednesday). Photo Paul Molloy.

Flooding has occurred at the bridge on multiple occasions over the years. Photo Paul Molloy.

Major flooding was also reported in the Willow Park estate in Athlone and along the Coosan Road, close to the Corrib oil depot and the railway bridge, with motorists being encouraged to avoid the area if possible.

The torrential downpours also caused difficulties in Athlone train station this morning.

Rainfall flowed into the station, resulting in part of it having to be cordoned off while staff worked to clear the water.