Storm Chandra: Clean up operations across south east after flooding

Sarah Slater

Wexford County Council have issued an update as Enniscorthy and Bunclody begin their recovery from recent flooding.

As the Slaney River levels continue to recede across County Wexford, Council crews, alongside homeowners and business owners, are assessing damage and making necessary repairs.

Community Support Centres are being opened from 2 pm today in Enniscorthy and Bunclody to support impacted homeowners with access to charging, hot water and showers.

Locations are Rapparees Starlights GAA Club, Bellefield, Enniscorthy, St Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody, Templeshannon

Community & Childcare centre until 5 pm, no shower facilities here.

The Department of Social Protection will operate clinics to support impacted households through the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (HAS) today in Enniscorthy and Bunclody.

They will be held in Enniscorthy at the Intreo Offices, Abbey Square, from 1 pm to 4.30 pm, Bunclody a specific clinic at St Aidan’s Hall between 2 pm and 4 pm and by phone/email for impacted households on 0818 60 70 80 or HAS@DSP.IE

The Council said their crews are monitoring the situation closely.

In Wicklow, the council is warning of several road closures and of road openings following the deluge of rain brought by Storm Chandra.

The R749 Quarry Street, Shillelagh, will be closed until further notice, the junction of R761 and L5064, Tiglin is passable, but motorists are advised to use alternative routes where possible.

Old Downs Road is passable again, drivers are being encouraged to use alternative routes, R772 Old Dublin Road at Circle K, Arklow is now clear, R747 Vale Road, Arklow is also passable however alternative routes are advised.

R747 Woodenbridge to Aughrim, R752 Farrier's Inn and R753 Ballinaclash to Aughrim are all passable - again using other routes are being encouraged.

The council is urging motorists to “drive carefully” as weather events and flooding have caused debris to be washed onto road surfaces and damage has been caused.