Council will continue to monitor flood prone areas in Clare

Clare County Council will continue to monitor flood prone areas in Clare over the coming months in an effort to reduce the risk to homes and businesses here.

A number of buildings in West and North Clare were hit by up to eight inches of flood water over the weekend following intensive rain on Friday night.

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A low level yellow warning for Clare has been lifted but Gardaí are advising people to drive with care as further rain is forcast throughout the day.

Clare County Council says this latest incident comes ahead of the traditional flood season but Senior Engineer Paul Moroney hopes the worst is over for now