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Flood risks as Cork, Kerry and Waterford under orange rain warning

Flood risks as Cork, Kerry and Waterford under orange rain warning

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

Met Éireann is forecasting 'heavy and persistent rain' this weekend
Heavy rain warning extended to more counties as Met Éireann predicts flooding

Heavy rain warning extended to more counties as Met Éireann predicts flooding

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

The status-orange alert is for Cork, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford.
Flooding alert system to be extended nationwide under new scheme

Flooding alert system to be extended nationwide under new scheme

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

The Government aims to have 90% of local authority services available online within the next six years.
Rain warning in place for Cork with possible spot flooding

Rain warning in place for Cork with possible spot flooding

Sat, 25 May, 2024

The warning is valid from 10:26am this morning to 9pm on Saturday evening.
Irish tourists ‘sleeping on floor and missing medication’ amid Dubai airport chaos

Irish tourists ‘sleeping on floor and missing medication’ amid Dubai airport chaos

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

One man said he witnessed a bottle being thrown and staff raising their voices.
Families forced to evacuate homes in Roscommon due to serious flooding

Families forced to evacuate homes in Roscommon due to serious flooding

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

Two families have been forced to evacuate their homes near Curraghboy village in Roscommon due to serious flooding
Significant flooding in Kilkenny and Cork as yellow warnings in place

Significant flooding in Kilkenny and Cork as yellow warnings in place

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

In Kilkenny, the Mullinavat to New Ross Road was closed due to flooding - and there were floods between Mullinavat and Knocktopher
Status yellow warning for five counties with flooding risk

Status yellow warning for five counties with flooding risk

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Met Éireann said Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford will be affected until midnight tonight
Parts of Cork at risk of flooding due to supermoon spring tides

Parts of Cork at risk of flooding due to supermoon spring tides

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

A high tide advisory has been issued by Met Éireann which will stay in place until Monday evening
Support of Midleton locals ‘phenomenal’ after flooding, shop owner says

Support of Midleton locals ‘phenomenal’ after flooding, shop owner says

Sat, 30 Dec, 2023

Extreme weather events this autumn and winter left shops and homes in Midleton, Carlingford and Newry flooded after intense rainfall.
Widespread warnings remain in place as Storm Gerrit hits power supplies

Widespread warnings remain in place as Storm Gerrit hits power supplies

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Warnings for wind, rain and thunder will cover much of the west throughout Thursday
Towns like Midleton urged to adopt UK-style natural flood defences

Towns like Midleton urged to adopt UK-style natural flood defences

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

In late October, heavy rainfall arising out of Storm Babet led to the flooding of houses in the east Cork town
Rain warning to come into place for Cork and Kerry on Friday

Rain warning to come into place for Cork and Kerry on Friday

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Met Éireann said rain with heavy falls at times combined with already saturated ground.
Government urged to take action to allow flood defences to be completed

Government urged to take action to allow flood defences to be completed

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

The island has been battered by heavy rain and flooding in recent weeks.
‘Urgent’ need for investment in Downpatrick after historic bridge cracks

‘Urgent’ need for investment in Downpatrick after historic bridge cracks

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

On Monday, the Quoile Bridge connecting Downpatrick to Killyleagh was closed, after a crack appeared between the wall and road surface of the bridge.
Minister says flood damage ‘would bring tears to your eyes’

Minister says flood damage ‘would bring tears to your eyes’

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Heather Humphreys visited business owners and householders in Carlingford on Friday.
Council remains in ’emergency response’ mode as floods persist in Co Down

Council remains in ’emergency response’ mode as floods persist in Co Down

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Downpatrick, Newcastle and Newry are among the areas worst affected
Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week

Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

A status yellow rain warning is in place for six counties from 7pm on Wednesday until 7am on Thursday.
Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy expressed frustration as discussions on how to help businesses go on.
Flooding hits homes in Wexford as further heavy rain forecast

Flooding hits homes in Wexford as further heavy rain forecast

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

A dinghy was involved in efforts to take people to dry land in the Haven estate in Rosslare on Monday.
Flooding in Cork, Waterford and Wexford after heavy rainfall

Flooding in Cork, Waterford and Wexford after heavy rainfall

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023

There has been flooding in parts of Cork, Waterford and Wexford following heavy rainfall overnight
Inistioge residents nervous as water levels in River Nore rise

Inistioge residents nervous as water levels in River Nore rise

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

The Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Michael Doyle, has told of the fear and excitement experienced by children at a primary school in Inistioge which was surrounded by water yesterday with some of them rescued by being carried out by piggyback
In pictures: Flooding and damage as Storm Agnes batters Ireland

In pictures: Flooding and damage as Storm Agnes batters Ireland

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Storm Agnes battered Ireland on Wednesday with flooding and damage to building in different parts of the country

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