Dungarvan Leader

24/01/2025

It’s been a busy day for our ground crews in the aftermath of , attending to over forty storm-related incidents.
Even though the Met Éireann weather warnings have passed, please exercise caution when travelling, slow down and take extra care on your journey.

☎️Members of the public can report any issues to Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks by calling 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.

📞Please note the following emergency contact numbers:
Emergency 999/112
Uisce Éireann 1800 278 278
ESB Networks 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1800 205 050

24/01/2025

With temperatures forecast to drop tonight, our crews will attend to gritting the Priority One and Two Road network.

You can check our Gritting Routes here:
https://waterford-ie.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/33c4599cc76f469e9c14ef0fadca6e17

24/01/2025

Storm Éowyn Status Red and Orange Wind warnings for Waterford have passed. Council crews are actively working on recovery operation following the storm and

24/01/2025

Waterford City and County Council is receiving reports of fallen trees, debris and branches in some areas of the city and county. Council ground crews have

24/01/2025

24/01/2025

🛑LIVE UPDATES

Reported hazards

• 🟢L3009 – just past Barnawee Bridge, Dungarvan – Overhanging tree. 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• Cheekpoint road, past Jack Meade’s – Tree in danger of falling

Up to 1pm:
• Roof debris Carriglea, nr. Leamybrien, Ballycanavan, Halfway House
•🟢Ballyetra West, Ballyknock, Dungarvan Tree Down blocking road. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• Tree down at Walkway behind Waterpark Rugby Club
• L3059 Joanstown to Mothel road blocked due to tree down.
•🟢Skibereen Lawn, Lismore Hights, Waterford – tree down. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• Fallen tree about at Ballyduff Beg below, Carriglea School road. Proceed with caution
• Tree partially on road at Curraheenavoher, Ballymacarbry
•🟢Johnstown Business Park, Waterford – Wires down / Trees. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱

Up to 12pm:
• Tree blocking half of one lane on Dromina, Woodstown (Saratoga pub carpark)
•🟢Tree blocking road at Quarter Ballyknock Lower Dungarvan. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• R666. Tree down overhanging Rd. between Towers and Ballyduff Upper. Passable but dangerous
• Hanging street lights, The Beeches, Dungarvan
•🟢Tree down near Haleon factory, Knockbrack, Dungarvan. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
•🟢R684 Dunmore Road at Belle Lake - Tree down. Road is passable but proceed with caution 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• Castlequarter, Dungarvan – Road closed, Tree down
•🟢 Knockroe, Passage East – Wires down 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
•🟢 N25 Garranbane – Trees down 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• L6043 Ticknock – Trees down
• Lacken Road outside Easter Island Garden Centre Tree down

Up to 11am:
• L5055 at Cluttahinna – Road closed due to fallen tree
•🟢 O’Connell St., Dungarvan – Dangerous light fitting .𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• R671 Kilcomma – ESB Pole down
• L6067 Springfield Cappoquin Closed due to fallen tree.
•🟢Ballydug Beg, 3kms outside Dungarvan, Tree Down. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• R671, Clashmore Road closed on Aglish side
•🟢Burgery, Dungarvan Tree down. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• R685 Pickardstown, 3km outside Tramore, near grotto Tree down

Up to 10am:
• Patrick St., Tramore ESB Pole down
•🟢R671, near Ballymacarbry School Trees down. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• Road blocked by tree Rossduff Woodstown Road
•🟢Glencairn, Lismore Tree fallen on power line. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱
• Reports of trees down / overhanging branches at entrance to Maypark Lane
• N72 from Dungarvan to Cappoquin at the Pike Service Station
• N25 Youghal Bridge Trees down
• Road blocked at St. Otteran’s Terrace, Tramore, Co. Waterford due to corrugated roof been blown from shed.

Check the latest updates at: https://waterfordcouncil.ie/storm-eowyn-update-friday-24th-jan

24/01/2025

The public is urged to heed all public safety advice, to not travel and shelter in place during the duration of the Status Red weather warning which remains in place in Waterford until 10:00am this morning.

Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 10 20 20 from 08:00am to 22:00pm today, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number. Alternatively, you can email [email protected].

Council road crews will not be in a position to respond to callouts until the end of the Status Red Wind warning.

Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:
Emergency 999/112
Uisce Éireann 1800 278 278
ESB Networks 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1800 205 050

24/01/2025

Storm Éowyn is predicted to be one of the “most dangerous storms” to ever hit Ireland, with wind gusts reaching up to 130km/h, including

23/01/2025

Due to the RED WEATHER warning in place for TOMORROW, we will be opening at the later time of 11am. Please stay safe everyone!!

23/01/2025

To report related incidents, you can contact our Customer Services Desks on 0818 10 20 20 on Friday from 9am to 10pm on Friday, January 24th after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.

On Saturday, January 25th, the Customer Services Desks will operate phone lines from 9am to 1pm.

Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:
🆘Emergency 999/112
💧Uisce Éireann 1800 278 278
🔌ESB Networks 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1800 205 050

23/01/2025

💨💨🔴RED WARNING WEATHER ALERT🔴💨💨

FRIDAY THE 24TH OF JANUARY

Public transport will not operate in red warning areas until conditions improve.

Please keep an eye on Facebook for updates

TFI - Transport for Ireland

23/01/2025

Storm Éowyn has the capacity to bring severe winds which will constitute a risk to life and property.

Gusts in excess of 130km/h will be in place for Waterford from 2.00am until 10.00am on Friday, January 24th.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔.

Key public safety messages:
• During Status Red 🔴 Level wind warnings, the public is advised to stay indoors, do no travel and shelter in place.
• During Status Orange 🟠 warnings the public is advised to limit travel to essential only in areas where an orange level warning is in place.
• Essential services operators will continue to operate services subject to advice from Met Éireann on prevailing local conditions.
• 💨The forecasted winds have the capacity to bring severe, destructive and damaging winds which will constitute a risk to life and property.
• High seas; the public is advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period. The Irish Coast Guard is appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”.
• There is a potential for tidal flooding in coastal areas. In addition to this, Storm Éowyn may also bring localised heavy showers, which in turn may lead to localised flooding.
• 🔌The electricity network is expected to be severely impacted, the public are advised to prepare for the arrival of the storm including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
• Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
• ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie in regards to power restoration times.
• Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to our free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies – see www.water.ie

Storm Éowyn Emergency Contact numbers:
Emergency 999/112
Uisce Éireann 1800 278 278
ESB Networks 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1800 205 050

Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.

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22/01/2025

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21/01/2025

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