Athlone floods: ‘Youths were kicking sandbags into the river’
Exhausted locals six weeks into battle to keep contaminated floodwater out of their homes
Efforts continue to ensure Athlone houses not flooded
Westmeath County Council working to forecast for 40mm rise in waters by Wednesday
Families request evacuation as flood threatens town
Locals, council staff, Defence Forces and Civil Defence keep floodwater out of Athlone houses with additional pumps deployed in worst-affected areas
Status yellow weather warning for heavy rain on Saturday
Athlone residents struggle to keep rising floodwater and sewage away from homes
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