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Shannon River Basin District Flood Relief Scheme Information

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for leading and co-ordinating the implementation of localised flood relief schemes to provide flood protection for cities, towns and villages, either directly or in association with relevant Local Authorities. This report page identifies the main schemes underway or completed under the OPW flood relief capital works programme. It does not include projects completed by Local Authorities under the Minor Works Scheme or certain other works undertaken directly by Local Authorities within their own works programmes.

Flood Relief Schemes are typically developed as follows:

  • Progress a Flood Relief Scheme - this is where OPW and the Local Authority are preparing a tender brief in order to appoint a Consultant.
  • Stage I - Scheme Development and Preliminary Design
  • Stage II – Planning Process or Public Exhibition / Confirmation
  • Stage III – Detailed Design
  • Stage IV – Implementation/Construction
  • Stage V – Handover of Works

The following table shows flood relief scheme information for the Shannon River Basin District, click here to view information for the whole country.

Last Updated: 02/04/2024

* these schemes are small in size (<€1m) and will be progressed directly by the relevant Local Authorities with full funding from the OPW

Scheme County Measure/Status Project Website
Lough Funshinagh Flood Relief Scheme Roscommon Progress a Flood Relief Scheme for Lough Funshinagh More Info…
Tralee Flood Relief Scheme Kerry Stage I: Scheme Development and Preliminary Design https://www.floodinfo.ie/traleefrs/
Shannon Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme Clare Stage I: Scheme Development and Preliminary Design https://www.floodinfo.ie/shannonfrs/
Kilkee Flood Relief Scheme Clare Stage I: Scheme Development and Preliminary Design http://www.kilkeefrs.ie/
Adare Flood Relief Scheme Limerick Stage I: Scheme Development and Preliminary Design https://adarefrs.ie/
Springfield Flood Relief Scheme Clare Stage IV: Implementation/Construction https://www.floodinfo.ie/springfieldfrs/
Nenagh Flood Relief Scheme Tipperary Progress a Flood Relief Scheme for Nenagh More Info…
Limerick City & Environs Flood Relief Scheme Limerick Stage I: Scheme Development and Preliminary Design https://www.floodinfo.ie/limerickfrs
Kings Island Flood Relief Scheme Limerick Stage III: Detailed Design https://www.floodinfo.ie/kingsislandfrs
Castleconnell Flood Relief Scheme Limerick Stage I: Scheme Development and Preliminary Design https://www.castleconnellfrs.ie/
Carrick on Shannon Flood Relief Scheme Leitrim Stage I: Scheme Development and Preliminary Design https://carrickonshannonfrs.ie/
Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme Westmeath Stage IV: Implementation/Construction https://athlonefas.ie/
Ballinasloe Flood Relief Scheme Galway Stage I: Scheme Development and Preliminary Design https://www.floodinfo.ie/ballinasloefrs/
Bogganfin Flood Defence Scheme * Roscommon For further information please contact Roscommon County Council
Abbeydorney Flood Relief Scheme * Kerry Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Abbeydorney For further information please contact Kerry County Council
Mohill Flood Relief Scheme * Leitrim Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Mohill http://www.leitrimcoco.ie/eng/Services_A-Z/Flood-Man...
Rathkeale Flood Relief Scheme * Limerick Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Rathkeale For further information please contact Limerick City & County Council
Athea Flood Relief Scheme * Limerick Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Athea For further information please contact Limerick City & County Council
Bunratty Flood Relief Scheme * Clare Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Bunratty For further information please contact Clare County Council
Kilrush Flood Relief Scheme * Clare Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Kilrush For further information please contact Clare County Council
Rahan Flood Relief Scheme * Offaly Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Rahan For further information please contact Offaly County Council
Banna Flood Relief Scheme * Kerry Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Banna For further information please contact Kerry County Council
Longford Flood Relief Scheme * Longford Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Longford For further information please contact Longford County Council
Leitrim Village Flood Relief Scheme * Leitrim Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Leitrim http://www.leitrimcoco.ie/eng/Services_A-Z/Flood-Man...
Killaloe/Ballina Flood Relief Scheme * Clare Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Killaloe For further information please contact Tipperary County Council
Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme * Laois Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Clonaslee For further information please contact Laois County Council

Note: Expenditure column in the table below is the total expenditure on the scheme up until 31 December 2023 (inclusive of VAT).

* schemes at substantial completion so information is subject to change

Scheme County Completed Properties Protected Expenditure (€)
Harry's Mall (Limerick) Flood Relief Scheme Limerick 2005 134 340,000
Ennis (Upper) Flood Relief Scheme Clare 2010 450 11.9 million
Tullamore Flood Relief Scheme Offaly 2013 100 1.9 million
Mulkear River (Cappamore) Flood Relief Scheme Limerick 2000 70 8.5 million
Clancy Strand (Limerick) Flood Relief Scheme Limerick 2004 100 600,000
Foynes (Coastal) Flood Relief Scheme Limerick 2017 155 2.7 million
Newcastle West Flood Relief Scheme Limerick 2009 150 500,000
Sixmilebridge Flood Relief Scheme Clare 1998 16 408,000
Dromcolliher Flood Relief Scheme Limerick 2001 10 793,000
Mulkear River (Ballymackeogh) Flood Relief Scheme Tipperary 1998 53 4.4 million
Mullingar Flood Relief Scheme Westmeath 2010 20 400,000
Ennis (South) Flood Relief Scheme * Clare 2021 126 18.8 million
Ennis (Lower) Flood Relief Scheme * Clare 2021 1274 19.5 million

This list sets out the main schemes identified by the CFRAM programme, which are to be progressed in the future and will be funded under the Office of Public Works’ flood relief capital works programme.

Scheme County Proposed Measure Measure Outline
Ballylongford Flood Relief Scheme Kerry Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Ballylongford Progress the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Ballylongford, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed measure for Ballylongford that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include: Construction of 800m of new flood defence walls and 1,200m embankments as will eliminate the flood risk within the AFA for the 0.5% AEP coastal event and the 1% fluvial AEP event. Existing arterial drainage maintenance scheme will need to be maintained as part of this option.
Portumna Flood Relief Scheme Galway Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Portumna Progress the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Portumna, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed measure for Portumna that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include; Construction of a 434m new flood defence wall and an 870m embankment. Installation of a simple flood-forecasting unit, including an addition of telemetry to an existing hydrometric gauge to send warning messages when water level reaches a specified trigger point. Public awareness . Raised road level over a length of 20m along the north of Portumna Harbour. Vertical Sector Gate to act as a barrier to flooding across the entrance to Portumna Harbour to prevent the inlet receiving flood water directly from the Shannon. The structure would consist of a set of gates which could be closed after a flood warning, and open during normal conditions to allow the passage of boats. Maintain existing flood defences.
Birr Flood Relief Scheme Offaly Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Birr Progress the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Birr, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed measure for Birr that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include; Construct 591m of new flood defence walls. Installation of a simple flood forecasting unit, which includes the addition of telemetry to an existing hydrometric gauge to send warning messages when water level reaches a specified trigger point. Targeted public awareness.
Askeaton Flood Relief Scheme Limerick Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Askeaton Progress the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Askeaton, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed measure for Askeaton that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include: Construction of 968m of new flood defence walls and 405m of new flood defence embankments; Increased conveyance from the tributary to the River Deel. This tributary is located upstream of the town centre and flows into the River Deel from the West. This involves widening and deepening approximately 30m of the tributary channel and replacing 130m culvert linking the tributary to the main channel. The replacement culvert would flow underneath the road and the Aeroboard factory premises, and requires a new headwall at the upstream extent to prevent overtopping. The existing arterial drainage scheme needs to be maintained as part of this option.
Listowel Flood Relief Scheme Kerry Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Listowel Progress the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Listowel, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed measure for Listowel that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include: Increase the height of 0.9km of existing embankments and raise approximately 30m of road in order to eliminate flood risk to the properties within the 1% AEP event. Flood forecasting to allow the community/local authority to ensure that the amenity walkway along the river is cleared and appropriate pedestrian diversions are in place. Existing maintenance regime for the Feale along with a maintenance programme for the improved and existing defences.
Athleague Flood Relief Scheme Roscommon Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Athleague Progress the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Athleague, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed measure for Athleague that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include: Construction of a 190m new flood defence wall, 340m embankment and a floodgate to defend properties. The introduction of the above flood defences and their location will interfere with existing drainage. Current flood surface water drainage flows directly in the Silver Stream. During flood events the Silver stream acts as a flow path for flood waters from the River Suck. A series of sewers, non-return valves and a pumping station will be required to ensure that pluvial flooding is also reduced. This would have additional benefits which are not captured within the CFRAM process. The costs of the required upgrade sewer have not been included in the costing for this measure.
Boyle Flood Relief Scheme Roscommon Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Boyle Progress the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Boyle, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed measure for Boyle that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include: Construction of 340m of new flood defence wall. Maintain existing flood defences and arterial drainage scheme in the Boyle AFA. Promotion of Individual and Community Resilience.
Roscommon Flood Relief Scheme Roscommon Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Roscommon Progress the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Roscommon, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed measure for Roscommon that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include; Construct 2,065m of flood defence walls and 350m of flood defence embankment; Upgrade existing culvert along N63 Galway Road at Ballinagard tributary; Public awareness.
Dromod Flood Relief Scheme Roscommon Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Dromod Progress the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Dromod, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed measure for Dromod that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include; Construction of 368m of new flood defence walls, 263m of new embankments, and a 13m flood gate to defend properties. Flood forecasting. Promotion of Individual and Community Resilience.
Roscrea Flood Relief Scheme Tipperary Progress the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Roscrea Progress the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Roscrea, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed measure for Roscrea that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include; Construct 630m of new structural flood defence walls and 213m of flood defence embankments.
Foynes Flood Relief Scheme Limerick Progress the development of a fluvial Flood Relief Scheme for Foynes to augment the existing coastal Scheme Progress the project-level development and assessment of a further fluvial Flood Relief Scheme for Foynes to augment the existing coastal Scheme, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed further measure for Foynes that may be implemented after project-level assessment and planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include: A 1.26km long quay/sea wall is required to defend the AFA from the 0.5% AEP event. Floodgates would also be required at a number of locations along the wall to maintain access to the port. It is important to note that the exact positioning of the wall would need to be determined during detailed design stage following consultation with all the relevant stakeholders, as there are a number of pipeline and other utility services within the working corridor of the proposed defence wall. An improved outfall structure is required on the Foynes River where it discharges at the quay, to prevent tidal ingress. It was noted at the Public Consultation Day in Foynes during the Draft Flood Mapping stage that "the sluice gate at this location is not currently maintained and there is silt build up, maintaining and removing the silt would help reduce flood risk". Therefore, this measure should be an improved sluice or flapped outfall arrangement with an accompanying active inspection and maintenance regime. A 37m long flood defence wall with a typical height of 0.6m above ground level. A 85m long flood embankment with a typical height of 1m above ground level. The existing arterial drainage maintenance scheme will need to be maintained as part of this option.
Newcastle West Flood Relief Scheme Limerick Progress the development of a further Flood Relief Scheme for Newcastle West to augment the existing Scheme Progress the project-level development and assessment of a further Flood Relief Scheme for Newcastle West to augment the existing Scheme, including environmental assessment as necessary and further public consultation, for refinement and preparation for planning / exhibition and, if and as appropriate, implementation. The proposed further measure for Newcastle West that may be implemented after project-level assessment, planning or Exhibition and confirmation might include: Construction of 851m of new flood walls and 284m of new flood defence embankments; Existing regime is to be maintained.