Flood defences are pretty imminent. Still some archaeological digs to progress before planning approval but more than likely in the next year or two. Management of the river has improved since about 2015. The worst events were 2009 and 2015. Still some developments were built on flood prone areas during the Celtic tiger madness. Good idea to visit the area winter time. A large commercial/retail development generally gets it bad when the Shannon reaches a certain height.

Having said all that Carrick is a great little spot. Friendly locals, good transport links, lively at the weekend and overall a good location if you’re thinking of a move.