The river Slaney bursts its banks in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, during Storm Chandra. The river Slaney in Wexford and Dodder in South Dublin burst their banks, causing widespread flooding, while many locals in Co Wicklow reported damaging water entering their homes. Houses in Bunclody, Co Wexford have been flooded after the river Slaney burst its banks during Storm Chandra. Mr Martin said Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford and Cork were “significantly disrupted” but there were “flooding impacts across the country”. Up to 30 homes and in excess of 20 businesses in the town were left under several feet of water on Tuesday after the river Slaney burst its banks.

Source: The Irish Times January 27, 2026 23:32 UTC