The accompanying video was filmed in December 2023 and completed in January 2024 by the Save Our Shannon Organisation. The last part of the video was filmed when the level of the water in the Shannon was similar to the level in July/August 2023. Using a drone facility it was possible to capture unquestionably the utter devastation caused in the Callow regions of River Shannon, Suck, Brosna and Little Brosna from Athlone to Meelick/Lusmagh.

The site is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). However, there is little left to conserve due to continual summer flooding. The area is submerged under flood water and polluted by effluent from the towns it flows through.

Not only is humankind impacted by summer flooding. The destruction of wildlife, flora and fauna is evident. The impact of Shannon flooding affects not only the above categories but also impacts on recreational activities like fishing and boating.

Mooring in the villages along the river have seen a 60% decrease in income due to the inability of boats to harbour safely due to increased water levels. This video shows the destruction of farms which were, and currently are, under flood water for all of the year 2023 with the exception of 6 weeks (mid-May – to June). The impact of this destruction is immeasurable both financially and psychologically.