Care’s needed again today as Carlow and Kilkenny fall under another weather warning.
We’ve had one pretty much every day this week and with further forecast there are few places for it to go.
Ireland’s Weather Channel’s Cathal Nolan says “We have the risk over the next 48 hours in some elevated parts of Wicklow and parts of Wexford of seeing a further 70/80mm based on some of the weather models which of course at any time would be somewhat concerning but given the extent of flooding we’ve seen of late, the waterlogged soils that we have and the height of the rivers, it’s very concerning indeed”.
He adds; “The yellow rainfall warning is for two separate events essentially there’s heavy rain expected through this afternoon and this evening into parts of the east and south east in particular, though across other parts of the country as well, and into tomorrow, particularly so through the late afternoon/evening hours, further heavy bands of rain are expected to push up from the south east impacting many of those counties that were affected on Monday morning with the extensive flooding from Storm Chandra”.
Carlow County Council deployed a high pressure pump from reserves to Quay in Tinnahinch yesterday evening to deal with some flooding and had more rescues including a driver of a commercial vehicle who drove into flooded waters so they’re reminding people to turn back and not drive through floods.
There are currently five pumps deployed and working in Carlow municipal district, two in Muine Bheag MD and one in Tullow MD with three others in reserve while sandbags are available from pallets at locations throughout the county.
Roads
The Quay in Graignamanagh was closed again last evening and this morning KCLR Breakfast listeners tell us the following too have been impacted;
Monarue Cross, R448 to Knocktopher (12:30pm, Friday 30th Jan)
The R700 in Inistioge Village is closed (10:45am, Friday 30th Jan)
The Quay in Thomastown has now closed (8:40am, Friday 30th Jan)
Garryhill / Fenagh road closed fallen tree (8am, Friday 30th Jan)
The L1825 at Ardaloo is closed due to flooding between its junctions on the N77 Ballyragget and the R693 Freshford roads
Paulstown to Doniga is flooded in several spots
Annamult Road is impassable by Nicholas Mosse Pottery
Rivers
Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather has this warning;
River Slaney outside Tullow high and rising quickly again after over 50mm fell on Wicklow Moutains pic.twitter.com/QxyhvDap2o
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) January 30, 2026
While one KCLR Breakfast listener sent on this;
Here’s how #Inistioge in county #Kilkenny is looking this morning, thanks to a #KCLRbreakfast listener. pic.twitter.com/UxcQcqbePA
— KCLR 96FM (@kclr96fm) January 30, 2026
Bernadette Kiely tells us river levels in Thomastown are the highest so far this week as her photos show.
The Abhainn Rí/Kings River in Callan has pretty much taken over the Moat Field and Abbey Meadow, spilling out right across the KCAT carpark – with the arts centre there remaining closed today (Friday, 30th January).
In Kilkenny city, the River Breagagh is across the Waterbarrack pitch.
While the River Nore is very high and fast-flowing.
River Nore levels high in #Kilkenny city and she’s flowing fast too at 6:30am this Friday morning. Got something to share? Text /whatsapp straight to studio 083 306 96 96 pic.twitter.com/RjuzdbezuB
— KCLR 96FM (@kclr96fm) January 30, 2026
Carlow County Council has attended a meeting with the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management, Met Eireann and other key stakeholders and has the following updated public safety message:
We would ask motorists never to drive into standing water and flooded roads. Our Roads Teams and Fire Services have dealt with a number of incidents across the county and ask road users not to pass road closed and road flooded signs – please turn back and use another route.
Monitor Met Éireann forecasts over the next 24 – conditions may change quickly. Visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources.
Check Carlow County Council’s social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
Allow for disruption when commuting over the coming days.
Plan extra travel time and reduce speed.
Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility.
Stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals – water levels may rise quickly & embankments may be unstable.
Keep children and pets away from waterways and flooded areas.
It is essential to heed signage for roads closed.
Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide.
The Irish Coast Guard advice remains: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”
Check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance in case conditions worsen.
ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie. in regards to power restoration times.
Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies – see www.water.ie.”
All Carlow County Council road crews have been deployed and are dealing with issues across the County.
If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to call. Provide your name, number, the issue and your Eircode and crews will be deployed on a priority basis. Carlow County Council out of office hours contact number 059 9170300 or contact [email protected]