It comes as Ireland prepares for more severe weather conditions with the arrival of Storm Ciarán tomorrow.

Locals and farmers are to gather at the Meelick Weir from 1 o'clock.

Met Eireann Meteorologist, Liz Walsh says almost all of the country will be hit by heavy downpours:

Locals have been left with an uncertain future after attempts by Roscommon Council to build an overflow pipe were blocked.

The man made feature is understood to have dried up due to a fault with the sluice gate

Athlone Gardaí say that the Ballymahon Road in particular is badly affected.

Submissions can be made to Leitrim County Council online or by post until the 19th of this month.