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Red Weather Warning Expires, Yellow Warnings Remain in Effect for Storm Bert
The Status Red Rain Warning for Cork and Galway has expired as of 10am this morning. However, yellow warnings for wind and rain remain in place across large parts of the country, with Storm Bert continuing to bring unsettled weather. Current Warnings: Status Yellow Wind Warning Applies to Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, and…
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Storm Bert Update: ESB Networks Teams Restoring Electricity Supply To 60,000 Impacted Customers
Worst impacted counties include Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Cavan, Monaghan, Kerry and Cork ESB Networks crews and contractors are responding where it is safe to do so. Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires. Report any damage to network by calling 1800 372 9991 Issued: 9:15 am, Saturday 23 November 2024 High winds associated…
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The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is Available to Support Householders Affected by Storm Bert
The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will be available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected by Storm Bert. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme prevents hardship by providing income-tested financial support to people whose homes are damaged from flooding and severe weather events and who are unable to meet costs for essential needs, household items…
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Cork City Council Statement: Rain warning issued for Cork City
Stock Image Earlier today Met Eireann issued a Status Red Rain Warning for County Cork, effective from midnight tonight. Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team met this afternoon and reviewed the latest forecasting information for this weather event. Following this meeting, The City Council is advising that though there will be substantial rain, Cork…
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Bus Éireann Services Disrupted Due to Storm Bert in Galway and Cork
Bus Éireann has announced significant service disruptions in Galway and Cork due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Bert. A Status Red Weather Warning for rain has been issued by Met Éireann, covering the period from 12:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturday, 23 November 2024. Following an assessment of weather data and expected…
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Cork County Council Update in Advance of Red Rainfall Warning
Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this afternoon in advance of a Status Red Rain Warning for Cork. Met Éireann has issued the highest-level warning for Cork which comes into effect at midnight tonight and remains in place until 10:00am tomorrow morning. Storm Bert is forecast to bring intense falls of rain over a short period of time overnight with the highest accumulations in West Cork. Met Éireann…
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Storm Bert Update: Meteorologists Commentary
This weekend, Storm Bert will move close to Ireland, displacing the recent cold Arctic airmass. Very strong winds and heavy rain will track northeastwards over the country on Friday night and Saturday morning. Storm Bert will continue to dominate our weather through the weekend and into early next week and further warnings will be issued…
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An Garda Síochána Appeal for Information on the Disappearance of Patrick (Patsy) O’Sullivan, Lombardstown, Co. Cork, April 1992
Gardaí in Mallow investigating the disappearance of Patrick (Patsy) O’Sullivan made an appeal for information on Crimecall on Wednesday evening, 20th November 2024, in conjunction with Patsy’s family. Patsy O’Sullivan’s last known contact with his family was in Lombardstown, County Cork in April 1992. Patsy was 35 years old. He was known to have often…
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Cork County Council Update in Advance of Orange Rainfall Warning
Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this afternoon in advance of Storm Bert. Met Éireann has issued Status Orange Rainfall Warning for Cork which comes into effect at midnight 00:00am on Saturday the 23rd of November and remains in place until 10:00am. Storm Bert is forecast to bring intense falls of rain over…
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Books Bringing Joy to Cork’s Children This Christmas
Children in Cork receiving healthcare treatments, as well as those living in emergency accommodation and Direct Provision, are among the beneficiaries of over 2,000 books being distributed this Christmas season by Children’s Books Ireland. The national charity has launched its ‘Gift a Book’ appeal, urging the public to help support children in need across Ireland.…