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Harbour housing plans under spotlight after storm surge modelling
Last week, the state-owned Land Development Agency was given the green light to apply for planning permission for 356 apartments in four tower blocks on over six acres of lands stretching from the entrance to Lough Atalia, to the Commercial Docks.
City escaped storm flood devastation by sheer luck
As it was on January 24, Storm Éowyn generated the highest coastal surges ever recorded along Ireland’s western seaboard. The Port of Galway recorded a 2.6m storm surge peak - the highest it has ever recorded in modern times, despite the full force of Éowyn hitting when the tide was ebbing. Limerick docks recorded surges of just under 3m - the height of a single story house above mean sea level.
Minister Canney reaffirms Government support for those impacted by Storm Éowyn
Minister of State, Seán Canney TD, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting individuals, families, communities, businesses, and sports clubs severely impacted by Storm Éowyn. The Minister acknowledged the hardship experienced, particularly in the west of Ireland, including areas close to his own constituency of Galway east.
Homes left in the dark as frustration reigns
The past week has tested the resilience of the people of the west of Ireland, as the storm swept through, leaving families and senior citizens in the dark and the cold—both literally and figuratively. Power lines crumbled under the relentless force of the wind, and entire communities found themselves without electricity, without heat, and, in many cases, without the means to stay warm or connected.
Health centres must be prioritised in emergencies says Farrell
Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Mairéad Farrell, has called for all centres to have generators in place in case of outages like the one caused by Storm Éowyn. Her comments come as she has been made aware of several health centres in Connemara which are operating without electricity, seven days after the storm hit Ireland.
Live Blog — Storm Darragh information
11.37 — As a result of high winds during Storm Darragh, the New Clifton Hill Reservoir in Galway city is experiencing power supply issues this morning.
Update on impact of Storm Bert across county Galway
Following our communication on Friday regarding Storm Bert, we provide the following update on its impact across County Galway:
