Clean-up operations are under way in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, after the river Slaney burst its banks during Storm Chandra this week. Parts of Wexford county remain underwater on Saturday following a deluge, with Bridgetown and Our Lady’s Island among the worst affected. The lake has also flooded on to the road past the petrol station heading towards Carne. Council roads crews are responding to flooded and closing roads where required and are asking road users “not to pass road closed or road flooded signs, do not drive into flood waters”. An emergency response payment is available to those living in residences impacted, while the Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme is available to businesses and organisations.

Source: The Irish Times January 31, 2026 13:06 UTC