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The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
‘Shocking scenes' as Irish village ‘cut off' & homes evacuated in ‘unprecedented' freak 2-hour flash floods chaos
IRELAND is currently being battered by "very heavy rain" with a Status Orange warning in effect for six counties. A major clean-up is underway after in Dromcollogher, on the Cork-Limerick border, following a flooding crisis, with health and safety hazards being reviewed. Advertisement 6 Many areas in the country suffered flooding due to the weather madness Credit: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved 6 Dromcollogher was highly impacted by the flash floods Credit: Facebook/Councillor Michael Collins 6 The roads were impassable Credit: Facebook/Councillor Michael Collins Met Eireann warned yesterday that a Status Orange, an alert classified as "dangerous, infrequent or disruptive" by the weather bosses, for heavy rain could cause The dangerous weather conditions impact river and coastal flooding, causing "dangerous And Dromcollogher was one of the many worst hit by the flooding during the Footage and images are being shared on Advertisement READ MORE ON NEWS The main streets were completely flooded by the intense rain, with many turbulent swirls and small debris being swept along the water down the streets. The small village was completely cut off via three main arteries – the pike, the R522, the R515, leaving the area unreachable. And flood water rushed into several homes in the area and has caused damage, forcing residents from their homes. A coordinated pumping operation was established to lower water levels near the Dromcollogher Respite Centre, where an evacuation was required. Advertisement Most read in Irish News It is reported that Limerick Civil Defence was on site to assist with the evacuation of residents. Humanitarian aid was issued to residents of some areas as the crisis continues to batter the village. Local councillor Michael Collins confirmed that the council housing directorate is arranging emergency accommodation for the families affected. Irish village hit with flood hell after 'heavy rain' and thunderstorms And Councillor Jerome Scanlan told Live95: "One would have to see it to believe it. It's just something I'd never witnessed before," Advertisement In the wake of the flash floods, members of the Emergency services from Limerick Fire and Rescue Service, based at Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale and Rathkeale, were deployed to the village after the main access to the village was cut off. Councillor Michael Collins stated that sandbags were distributed to protect local properties at risk, and local farmers provided additional support by supplying water pumps. Sharing videos of the freak flooding he said: "Some shocking scenes of flash flooding in Dromcollogher this evening. I have been in contact with Council management. Advertisement "Fire crews and roads staff are onsite. I had driven through Dromcollogher earlier and all was quiet and peaceful. "Hope everyone is safe at this point." 'PROCEED WITH CAUTION' The council stated the water levels have "subsequently receded naturally", and the fire crews stood down around 2am while other council staff remained in the area to continue assessing the situation. A spokesperson for the council said: "As of this morning, all roads in the area are open. However, motorists are advised to proceed with caution. Advertisement "A clean-up operation is currently underway." Bus services through the village are cancelled until further notice, with services being diverted. The Irish Sun has reached out to Councillor Michael Collins and Francis Foley for a comment on the flooding situation. DUBLIN CITY Elsewhere, Advertisement And many spot floods were reported in the capital, prompting emergency crews to be deployed and monitor the affected areas. Flood gates were blocked from Ballsbridge to Landsdowne Road Bridge, where the high tide at 9.03am passed without any problems. The Camac was the only river to record Orange level volumes. Since 4am, gully teams and emergency crews have been deployed to monitor Leix Road in Cabra, where an emergency pump was installed. Advertisement Although there was a lot of spot flooding, the council stated that no buildings were in grave danger. Hilcrest walk in Lucan has also fallen victim to severe flooding. 'SERIOUS FLOODING INCIDENT' Councillor Caroline Brady warned on social media: "There's been another serious flooding incident on Hillcrest Walk this morning following heavy overnight rain. "I reported flooding here last week — Oxygen Environmental attended and cleared the drains — but clearly, there are underlying issues that go beyond surface drainage." Advertisement Flooding was also reported to have been affecting other parts of West The 6 Residents were left stranded as the streets were filled to the brim with flood waters Credit: Carlow Weather/x 6 Dublin also suffered some spot flooding Credit: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved Advertisement 6 Emergency crews were deployed across the country to deal with spot flooding Credit: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved
Irish Independent
09-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Limerick Going for Gold 2025 launches with €180,000 up for grabs for proud communities
Now in its 15th year, the annual competition, run by Limerick City and County Council and proudly sponsored by the JP McManus Charitable Foundation, continues to grow in scale and impact. Launched at the Desmond Complex and Castle Demesne Park in Newcastle West, the initiative encourages communities to come together to enhance their locality, promote sustainability, and improve biodiversity. This year's competition offers a top prize of €10,000, with additional awards of €7,000 and €5,000 across various categories. In addition, nearly €70,000 in grant funding will be distributed to community groups undertaking projects focused on biodiversity, nature conservation, circular economy, and sustainable living. Grant amounts range from €200 to €3,000. Speaking at the launch, Cllr Jerome Scanlan, deputising for the Mayor of Limerick, said: 'Going for Gold is about so much more than prizes. It's about people. It's about neighbours coming together to plant pollinator-friendly gardens, to reduce waste, to reuse creatively, and to build a more sustainable future for generations to come. It's about learning from one another, sharing ideas, and creating lasting change.' Gerry Boland of the JP McManus Charitable Foundation added: 'Whether it's through pollinator planting, waste reduction, or reimagining public spaces, these efforts are shaping a greener, more connected Limerick. We're proud to support this initiative that empowers people to make a lasting difference.' Categories for 2025 include: Tidy Towns Category – for groups entered in the 2025 National Tidy Towns Competition Limerick Bee Friendly in Bloom – open to all Tidy Towns groups, including those not entered in the national competition Residential Areas – for estates and residential groups, including those in regeneration areas, who applied for the 2025 Environment Improvement Grant Endeavour Award – awarded to the most improved Limerick entrant in the National Tidy Towns Competition ADVERTISEMENT Reuse Award (Circular Economy) – recognising groups that prevent waste through innovative reuse initiatives Judging will focus on a wide range of criteria including biodiversity, pollinator and vegetable planting, sustainability, use of recycled materials, waste prevention, circular economy practices, litter control, and the overall upkeep and impression of green spaces. Closing date for entry to Limerick Going for Gold 2025 has passed but late applications will be considered. Contact limerickgoingforgold@ for consideration.
