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Ireland weather update as Storm Ophelia 2.0 is named amid brutal forecast

Almost exactly six years on from Hurricane Ophelia ripping through Ireland causing huge damage and loss of life, a storm of the same name could impact us next week. Dubbed Storm Ophelia 2.0 by Weather Alerts Ireland, the system has been named by the ...

22 Sept 2023 at 09:02

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Schools in Louth set to re-open subject to damage

SCHOOLS in Louth are set to re-open tomorrow (Wednesday, October 18) subject to any damage experienced during Storm Ophelia. According to a statement issued by the Department of Education, “schools must ensure the safety of those in their care and ...

17 Oct 2017 at 18:15

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Three Louth roads remain closed following Storm Ophelia

LOUTH County Council (LCC) received 44 telephone calls in relation to incidents associated with Storm Ophelia. At one point there were 18 roads closed in the county, including one by An Garda Síochana, following a fatal accident. Fifteen of the ...

17 Oct 2017 at 15:56

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Statement from the National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather regarding Hurricane Ophelia

The National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather have just released a statement in relation to Hurricane Ophelia. Here is the statement in full. Key Public Safety & Information Messages All unnecessary travel should be avoided on ...

15 Oct 2017 at 15:41

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AA warns homeowners in Louth to prepare for Hurricane Ophelia

With Hurricane Ophelia signalling the start of what may be a wet and windy winter for Louth and the rest of the country, AA Home Insurance is warning homeowners to take the time to carry out any home repairs that had been ignored over the ...

15 Oct 2017 at 13:45

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Louth patients warned over GP and ED delays following Ophelia

PATIENTS in Co Louth are being warned of backlogs at local GP surgeries and Emergency Departments following Ophelia. It is expected there will be continued disruption to services, however, normal services will resume over the coming days....

17 Oct 2017 at 11:18

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HURRICANE OPHELIA | The first of many to reach Ireland?

The remnants of former hurricane Ophelia slammed into Ireland on Monday, claiming three lives, leaving nearly 400,000 without power and further cementing the 2017 hurricane season’s place in history. This time, scientists warn, the ...

17 Oct 2017 at 12:54

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Man dies after tree falls on car in Louth as Hurricane Ophelia hits

IT is understood a Louth man has become the third victim of Hurricane Ophelia after he died from injuries sustained after a tree fell on his car earlier today. Sinn Féin Louth TD Gerry Adams has expressed his “shock and deep ...

16 Oct 2017 at 17:57

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OPHELIA: Dept of Social Protection cancels all appointments

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection have issued a statement regarding today's storm. It is as follows: “In the interest of customer and staff safety, all Department of Employment Affairs and Social ...

16 Oct 2017 at 09:42

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OPHELIA: Closures, Cancellations and Advisory updates in Louth

Many businesses, services and events have cancelled or have advised the public to stay home today. Here is an update. St Gerard's Novena Redemptorists Dundalk have posted the following on their Facebook page: "We ...

16 Oct 2017 at 10:11

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Emergency services deployed as two wind-surfers stranded in Blackrock

UPDATE: Rescue 116 has successfully brought the two wind surfers back to shore at Blackrock. Two wind-surfers are reported to be in difficulty in Blackrock. The problem was reported at 10.20 this morning, with ...

16 Oct 2017 at 11:33

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Louth TD Munster supports new Extreme Weather Bill to protect employees

Sinn Féin TD for Louth and East Meath, Imelda Munster TD, has backed a new bill introduced in the Dail this week focusing on of the importance of protection for workers during extreme weather events. Three ...

08 Feb 2018 at 14:40

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