‘Significant’ rain forecast from tonight with threat of further flooding over the coming days

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Interim flood defences to be put in place in Enniscorthy after river Slaney burst its banks – The Irish Times

Interim flood defence works will be put in place in Enniscorthy immediately, Taoiseach Micheál Martin told householders and business owners on a visit to the town on Monday. Viewing the damage caused along the town’s quays and at Island Road when the river Slaney burst its banks last Tuesday, Martin said portable “aquadams” were already … Read more

Flooding possible in ‘many areas’ as further rain forecast – The Irish Times

Flooding continues to be possible in many areas of the country and the risk is not confined to those areas with yellow rain warnings in place, the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) has warned. The NECG and the Humanitarian Subgroup met again on Friday to prepare for the risk of further flooding over the weekend. … Read more

Brad Pitt lands in Dublin and he’s staying in town popular with Hollywood

Those hoping to catch a glimpse of Hollywood royalty will have to be fast as he won’t be here long Brad Pitt attends the “F1: The Movie” European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on June 23, 2025 in London, England(Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage) The stars are out as Hollywood royalty has come to Dublin to film … Read more

Animal charity thanks ‘vigilant member of the public’ for the safe return of stolen dog

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Ireland weather: Storm Chandra tracker as Met Eireann issues brutal 23 hour warning

Ireland is bracing for brutal Storm Chandra with Met Eireann issuing two weather warnings ahead of torrential rain, strong winds and possible snow. 06/10/24 – Poor weather conditions on Talbot Street Dublin(Image: Collins) Ireland’s weather is set to go from bad to worse, with torrential rain, gusty winds and even snow forecast to batter parts … Read more

Four teenagers arrested after overnight garda chase involving stolen car – The Journal

Four teenagers arrested after overnight garda chase involving stolen car  The Journal Four arrested after stolen car stopped near Gorey  RTE.ie Four teenagers arrested in Wexford and Wicklow after Garda chase in stolen car  BreakingNews.ie Four juveniles arrested after stinger used to stop stolen car in Wicklow  Irish Examiner Four teenagers arrested after vehicle theft suspected in County Wicklow; … Read more

50 great things to do come rain or shine – The Irish Times

We got a real sense of what it must be like to live somewhere gorgeously warm and sunny over the course of a decent chunk of April and May, with long spells of dry weather and blue skies turning Ireland into a kind of magical outdoor playground. It couldn‘t – and indeed didn‘t – last, … Read more