High tide sees heavy flooding in Limerick after Storm Agnes

HIGH TIDE in Limerick city has brought heavy flooding in the wake of Storm Agnes.

A number of areas along the River Shannon in the city have been flooded in the wake of the major storm.

The footpath and road along O'Callaghan Strand are currently under inches of water, while Clancy Strand and the Potato Market are also said to be flooded.

The area behind the Hunt Museum and Sarsfield House is also flooded. Limerick City and County Council have already deployed flood barriers around the city following "a High Tide advisory from the Office of Public Works ".

High tide was at 6pm approximately this Wednesday evening, and the flooding should ease as it receeds.

A status yellow wind warning for Limerick is in place since 7am and remains in effect until midnight.