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Call on Taoiseach to visit south Galway and 'see disaster' for himself
As Galway prepared for a battering from Storm Frank yesterday evening, Ardrahan-based county councillor Michael Fahy called on An Taoiseach Enda Kenny to visit south Galway to see the destruction caused by recent flooding in the area.
Concerns over planned road closure at Cartymore Cross – Ó Clochartaigh
Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh is to raise concerns with Galway County Council about a proposed closure of the R339 for three weeks next year.
Uncertainty for new year as flood defences to be maintained over Christmas period
Flood defences will have to be maintained throughout the Christmas holidays and possibly into the new year, Westmeath County Council has revealed.
Looking back, and looking forward
Christmas is essentially a time for looking back but also a time for looking forward.
Councillor Paul Daly calls for one-day conference on flooding to be held in Athlone
Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council, Councillor Paul Daly, has called for a one-day conference on Athlone's flooding issues to be held once the damage caused by Storm Desmond has been cleared up.
Heartbreak for widow Breda Caulfield as home flooded for second time in six years
For the second time in six years Breda Caulfield of Clonown Road, Athlone, has been forced to witness her home and property succumb to the rising levels of the Shannon.
All hands to the pump as Shannon levels predicted to reach their peak
The level of the river Shannon will reach its peak and may begin to recede by this weekend. That was the message delivered by Westmeath County Council on Monday afternoon, December 14.
Council CEO warns that airport must ‘stand on its own two feet’
The CEO of Galway County Council Kevin Kelly says it is unlikely that commercial aviation will take place at Carnmore Airport again. Discussions are currently ongoing over the future of the site and the deadline for the extension of the agreement between Galway City and County councils and Carnmore Aviation Limited passed earlier this week.
Cost of flooding clean-up will exceed €12 million
The devastating aftermath of Storm Desmond was outlined in stark terms by Galway County Council executives at its monthly meeting in County Buildings yesterday (Wednesday). And director of services Liam Gavin warned that the damage in many areas was yet to be fully assessed as they were still flooded but the initial tally was thought to be €12.2 million.
