Flooding latest in Dublin and surrounding counties; Met Éireann forecasts more rain to come
Rail services suspended in some areas in Dublin and Wexford, Taoiseach says ‘next two days will be critical’
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Met Éireann warns parts of Dublin could be flooded again by ‘consistent, persistent rain’
South Dublin most at risk as rain expected to fall persistently over next 26-36 hours
Status orange and yellow weather warnings in place as unsettled weather to last into next week
Warning of difficult travel conditions as heaviest rainfall in expected in southern and eastern areas
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Fresh flood risk for eastern and southern counties as new rain warnings issued
Micheál Martin set to visit flood-hit towns in Carlow and Kilkenny
Poulaphouca reservoir may need to release held rainwater, increasing flood risk in Kildare and Dublin
Levels at State’s largest artificial reservoir have increased quickly in recent weeks
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Enniscorthy faces ‘very significant risk of flooding’; rainfall warning in place for seven counties
East coast forecast to see more heavy rain on already saturated ground
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More flooding expected as rain falls on saturated ground again
Carlow, Kilkenny, Dublin, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford and Louth under status yellow rain warning
‘I’m not going anywhere,’ says gloriously cranky Pat Kenny as he prepares to move on
Radio: On Newstalk, the veteran host’s coverage of flooding is as thorough and idiosyncratic as ever
Met Éireann director meets Minister for Housing after he criticises weather forecaster
James Browne had suggested forecaster withheld information that would have helped with flood preparations
Water supplies return in north Dublin; those affected by storm urged to take photos of damage
Met Éireann puts status yellow rain warning in effect for Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford, Carlow, Dublin and Kilkenny
Communities bracing for more rain in areas already battered by Storm Chandra
Wexford County Council warns of ‘high risk’ of more flooding in Enniscorthy over bank holiday weekend
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Saturated areas could see more flooding as new rain warnings come into effect, says Met Éireann
Status yellow rain warning to affect counties already deluged by Storm Chandra
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Roads reopen as clean-up from Storm Chandra gets underway
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Residents of new homes in foothills of Dublin Mountains spent much of Tuesday and Wednesday clearing out their properties after flooding
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Storm floods homes while Ministers brainstorm priorities
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