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National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management has issued the following statement on Storm Amy Storm Amy was a sig...
04/10/2025

National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management has issued the following statement on Storm Amy



Storm Amy was a significant storm that impacted across all of Ireland with the West and Northwest particularly badly affected. Damage assessments are being carried out by response agencies at local level. Initial reports indicate localised surface flooding in many areas with significant numbers of trees down in the West, North West, North East and Midlands.



The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) convened both the National Severe Weather Humanitarian Group and the National Severe Weather Critical Infrastructure Group on Saturday morning. These groups bring together the various stakeholders who will be responding across all sections to the aftermath of Storm Amy.



Storm Amy has resulted in significant damage to electricity supply, some localised flooding, impact on communication networks, and some roads blocked or damaged by fallen trees. Significant work is underway to address those issues. In some areas, homes and businesses have been impacted, and the priority for all agencies is to provide the necessary support to those who have been affected. The restoration of all services remains the focus for utilities over the weekend.



Providing the necessary assistance to the people impacted by the storm is the priority of the National Severe Weather Humanitarian Group. Any householder affected by the storm, with an urgent financial need, should contact the Community Welfare Service [email protected]



Local Authorities are responding throughout the affected areas and ask for the continued cooperation of all communities while they undertake the necessary works to open roads and respond to incidents. Nationally, all road users are being advised to be aware of the dangers that may remain following the storm, such as downed pylons, lines, trees, branches, and other debris, which could block roads. Obey any road closures or diversions put in place by local authorities and An Garda Síochána.



An Important Public Safety Message: ESB Networks reminds the public to Stay Safe and Stay Clear of Fallen Electricity Wires. If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to the electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.

Louth County Council has stated that their crews were in attendance at a large number of roads throughout the south of ...
04/10/2025

Louth County Council has stated that their crews were in attendance at a large number of roads throughout the south of the county, including King William’s Glen in Tullyallen, while a number of trees were also reported to have fallen in Dromiskin and Dundalk.

An emergency team was out before nightfall clearing three fallen trees on the Collon Road at Nursery Cross.

They added "If you need to report anything in your area, please contact our Out-of-Hours ‘24/7’ telephone service at 021 203 3891."

Storm Amy Update from Meath County Council The clean up begins around the county. Crews have been working through the ni...
04/10/2025

Storm Amy Update from Meath County Council

The clean up begins around the county. Crews have been working through the night to clear routes affected.

Caution is advised on all routes with persisting heavy rainfall and high winds.

An update from Meath County Council Storm Amy: Message to Meath Road UsersMeath County Council advises road users to be ...
03/10/2025

An update from Meath County Council

Storm Amy: Message to Meath Road Users

Meath County Council advises road users to be extra vigilant in the midst of Storm Amy. Multiple fallen trees have been reported throughout the county.

⚠️ Drivers need to slow down and allow a greater braking distance between themselves and the vehicle in front in storm weather conditions.

🚨 Be Safe. Be Seen. Drive with dipped headlights at all times to ensure that you are visible and that you can see other road users.

🌳 Beware of objects being blown out onto the road. Expect the unexpected with falling / fallen debris on the road and vehicles veering across the road.

We are getting reports of power outages in areas in Slane and in Laytown in County Meath as Storm Amy makes itself felt....
03/10/2025

We are getting reports of power outages in areas in Slane and in Laytown in County Meath as Storm Amy makes itself felt. Let us know if the power is out in your area.

Below is a fault report from ESB for Slane

The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management has issued this statement on Storm Amy that is battering the co...
03/10/2025

The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management has issued this statement on Storm Amy that is battering the country

They said that local response teams are preparing for challenging conditions in affected counties

The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM), Met Éireann and relevant agencies met again this morning to discuss the arrival of Storm Amy which will affect Ireland’s weather today, tonight and into Saturday.

Met Éireann is predicting strong winds up to gale force in some cases and heavy rain across the country, which could lead to localised flooding, travel disruption, fallen trees and possible power outages.

Met Éireann is advising the persistent and heavy rain will fall on already saturated grounds, with river levels increasing.

For our area, there is a Status Yellow - Wind warning for Dublin, Louth, Wicklow. Strong to near gale force westerly winds for a time. Possible Impacts: Difficult travelling conditions debris, loose objects displaced, some fallen trees possible. Valid: 06:00 Saturday 04/10/2025 to 12:00 Saturday 04/10/2025

Status Yellow for the whole country. Strong to near gale force westerly winds for a time, difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced and some fallen trees possible. Valid: 12:00 Friday 03/10/2025 to Midnight.


The NDFEM will continue to liaise with Met Éireann and monitor the situation to coordinate an appropriate response. On the ground, Local Authority Severe Weather Assessment Teams (SWATs) will continue to monitor conditions locally and Local Authorities have their emergency response teams in place, ready to respond where and when necessary.

Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, emphasised, “Some areas have already experienced the effects of Storm Amy and as we move through the day and into the night the challenging weather conditions will be felt in many counties. Local Authority severe weather teams are activated and continue to prepare for the storm’s arrival and the aftermath.

“For those in areas affected, my advice continues to be that they pay attention to their local conditions and members of the public should monitor Met Éireann’s ongoing advice and act accordingly. Even after the storm has passed, there is a possibility of road flooding or fallen trees so drivers are urged to take care in the aftermath of the storm."

He added, “For all members of the public, whatever part of the country you are in, rain and winds will be a factor overnight and early tomorrow. I would urge you to stay away from coastal areas during this period and to heed the appeal from the Irish Coast Guard for people to ‘Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”.

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03/10/2025

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You can also read the newspaper online at www.droghedaleader.ie

Call for traffic calming in Mell, Drogheda is rejectedA call for new traffic calming measures at Lower Mell, Drogheda, h...
02/10/2025

Call for traffic calming in Mell, Drogheda is rejected

A call for new traffic calming measures at Lower Mell, Drogheda, has been rejected after Louth County Council confirmed the location is not scheduled for funding from the Department of Transport.

The motion was tabled by Cllr James Byrne (FF) at the September meeting of Louth County Council. He requested that traffic calming be installed at Lower Mell between the montessori/church and the Circle K service station.

The councillor said his proposal followed a recent serious accident on the stretch of road, along with “numerous minor collisions in recent times.”

Responding to the motion, David Hanratty of the council’s Operations and Environmental delivery section said the authority does not hold collision data itself.

“The council does not have access to collision data on the basis of GDPR requirements,” he said, referring to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

He explained that the Department of Transport had identified nine locations in Louth for safety interventions in 2026 under Circular 15 of 2025.

“The stretch you mentioned is not featured for 2026 and therefore will not be funded,” Mr Hanratty said, noting that traffic calming had previously been installed on the R168 at the Cement/Slane junction in 2020.

Following the meeting, Cllr Byrne said he was “disappointed with the response” to his notice of motion.

For the full story go to our Local Democracy Reports on pages 14 and 15 www.droghedaleader.ie

Cllr James Byrne pictured with Senator Alison Comyn at the road

Drogs announce partnership with Drogheda HospitalIn a healthy pairing, Drogheda United has announced a partnership with ...
02/10/2025

Drogs announce partnership with Drogheda Hospital

In a healthy pairing, Drogheda United has announced a partnership with Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital to showcase how sport and community engagement can make a positive impact.

A spokesperson for the club stated that by leveraging their football expertise, they aim to support shared initiatives, raise awareness, and celebrate the partnership, highlighting the vital role of promoting health and well-being in the community and strengthening community ties.

Aoife Burns, Social and Environmental Sustainability Manager for the club said, “We are very excited about this new collaboration with the hospital. Our badge holds a lot of weight, it carries significance, respect, history and can have a positive impact both on and off the pitch. We want to use our badge for a force of good and what better way than to partner up with the hospital who share common goals around community health and well-being.”

For the full story go to page 9 www.droghedaleader.ie

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Ireland, which is valid from 12pm on Friday, 3rd October to midn...
01/10/2025

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Ireland, which is valid from 12pm on Friday, 3rd October to midnight on Saturday, 4th October.

Storm Amy is due to hit on Friday with strong to near gale force and gusty southwesterly winds forecast

Potential impacts:

• Difficult travelling conditions
• Debris, loose objects displaced
• Some fallen trees possible

Batten down the hatches!Louth County Council is advising the public to take extreme care after Met Éireann issued a Stat...
01/10/2025

Batten down the hatches!

Louth County Council is advising the public to take extreme care after Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Ireland, which is valid from 12pm on Friday, 3rd October to midnight on Saturday, 4th October.

Storm Amy will bring strong to near gale force and gusty south westerly winds.

The following impacts are expected:

Difficult travelling conditions.
Debris, loose objects displaced.
Some fallen trees are possible.
Louth County Council’s Severe Weather Action Team will monitor the situation and issue updates as necessary.

The public is reminded that Louth County Council’s Out-of-Hours ‘24/7’ telephone service is available at 042 933 5457.

Such a tragedyThe death notice for Mark, Louise and Evan O'Connor from Louth has been posted. The three were killed in a...
01/10/2025

Such a tragedy

The death notice for Mark, Louise and Evan O'Connor from Louth has been posted. The three were killed in a violent incident at their home on Monday.

Evan (27) was well known for his time at Abacas School in Drogheda and the Praxis Hub Network in the town also.

Funeral details will be posted at a later date.

Death notice:

The death has occurred of Mark O'Connor, Louise Doherty O'Connor and their beloved son Evan O'Connor, at their home in Drumgowna, Co. Louth. Mark was well known for his love of running and was a cherished member of the local running club North East Runners Dundalk, while passionately working for disability advocacy through his career.

Louise was known by all as kind, spent many years working as a nurse while also volunteering in the community and being a valued member of the Ardee Local Vocals singing group.

Evan was cherished by all who knew him in the Community, during his time at Abacas School in Drogheda and the Praxis Hub Network in Drogheda. Mark, Louise and Evan are survived by Cian and Robert. They are also dearly missed by Cian's fiancé Shauna and her family, the O'Connor and Doherty families and many friends.

May They Rest in Peace At this time, all family members are requesting that people be respectful of their privacy.

Please await the posting of Funeral and Reposal details on this notice. This will only happen when final arrangements can be confirmed. We thank everyone in advance for their patience allowing the family time and space.

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