Two surfers rescued during Storm Jorge
Two people were rescued from the sea by the Sligo based Irish Coast Guard helicopter yesterday. Rescue 118 was deployed when two surfers got into difficulty around Sligo. Both received medical assistance from the National Ambulance Service. The incident occurred during a Status Orange wind warning for the region as…
Over 400 homes and businesses without power in Co. Sligo
Over 400 home and businesses are without power in Co. Sligo this afternoon. As storm Jorge makes landfall, high winds are leading to power outages in the north west. 428 customers are currently affected with the estimated time for power to be restored between 5pm and 6pm this evening. ESB…
Major disruption to the North West as Storm Jorge arrives
The National Emergency Co-Ordination Group will meet this morning ahead of the arrival of Storm Jorge. Up to 50 millimetres of rain is expected in 12 counties over the next 48 hours. A yellow rainfall warning is in place for all of Donegal, Munster and Connacht. And when Storm Jorge…
Leitrim flood levels remain stable as Storm Jorge is set to arrive
Leitrim county council’s emergency management team have met this morning to deal with the flood water that still exist’s in both Carrick on Shannon and Leitrim Village. Since the 19th of February, heavy rainfall, weather warnings and storms flooded many parts of the North West with another storm on the…