Leitrim councillor calls for preventive action in relation to Drumkeerin flooding
A number of homes in Drumkeerin are said to be at risk of flooding due to blocked gullies and drains in the village. It’s a reoccurring issue however it’s said to have worsened in recent times. It has led to calls on Leitrim County Council to carry out…
Support scheme launched after recent Donegal flooding
A scheme has been launched by the Government to support those affected by recent flooding in Donegal. The Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme will help businesses, clubs, and other organisations. It has been set up to assist those who were unable to secure flood insurance. Minister Simon Coveney says the scheme…
Weather warning issued for entire North West region
Met Eireann has issued a status yellow weather warning, with heavy rain for a number of counties including Sligo and Leitrim and Donegal The waring also covers the rest of Connacht, all of Leinster, Munster as well as Cavan and Monaghan. There is a risk of localised flooding, with…
Flood relief measures to commence shortly in Donegal Town
It’s hoped that work on flood relief measures for Donegal Town can begin as quickly as possible. The area has suffered numerous flooding events over the last few years and it was confirmed yesterday that the flood relief scheme is finally being released. Over 70 businesses and residential…
Insurance companies pricing out Glenfarne residents over flooding concerns
Concern has been expressed in Glenfarne over the lack of home insurance options available to some residents. An Bord Plenála’s flood risk assessment report has previously identified that Glenfarne village has a high possibility of flooding. Leitrim County Council successfully carried out works under the the Minor Flood Mitigation works…
Councillor insists flooding problem will be solved
A Sligo councillor has insisted the Council are going down the correct avenues to solve a flooding problem at Lough na Súil. The road – which stretches between Conway’s Cross and Heapstown – was blocked once again by lake water spilling out on to the road, causing inconvenience to local…
Funding announced for Flooding prevention in Glenfarne
A Leitrim Councillor says flooding protection works that will commence shortly along the Glenfarne should help ease concerns over flooding in the area. Leitrim County Council have been successful in securing a funding allocation of over 80,000 euro for the clearance of vegetation from Glenfarne River and the protections…