{"id":271370,"date":"2026-01-30T05:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T05:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/271370\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T05:18:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T05:18:10","slug":"kilkennys-river-barrow-floods-water-restored-to-north-dublin-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/271370\/","title":{"rendered":"Kilkenny’s river Barrow floods, water restored to north Dublin homes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Motorists and pedestrians are being advised to avoid the quay in the south Kilkenny town of Graiguenamanagh as the river Barrow has burst its banks for a second time this week.<\/p>\n

Kilkenny County Council has said that the quay is now closed and \u201cto avoid the area if possible, plan extra travel time and reduce speed.<\/p>\n

A flood relief scheme has been in the planning for more than a decade. The\u00a0 \u20ac10 million project, which was approved last year, is not expected to be completed until at least 2030.<\/p>\n

The promised works are expected to start next year and in 2028. The water level in a second river in the town, the Duiske, is currently high.<\/p>\n

Several householders and businesses were hit by the flooding on Monday, with a large part of Main Street and the quay closed.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the vast majority of homes and businesses affected by a burst water main in north Dublin have had service restored.<\/p>\n

Uisce \u00c9ireann says about 5,000 properties are still without water, down from 100,000 at the peak of the issue.<\/p>\n

Water flooded the Fairview Park and the nearby road on Thursday morning, with Garda\u00ed in place to help with traffic management.<\/p>\n

Nearby businesses avoided serious damage – although questions are being asked as to what caused the fault.<\/p>\n

Met \u00c9ireann is warning of outbreaks of rain and drizzle at first on Friday.<\/p>\n

A more persistent and heavier spell of rain will spread from the southeast through the afternoon with a chance of some thundery bursts.<\/p>\n

Due to saturated soils and high river levels, there will be ongoing potential for localised flooding.<\/p>\n

Moderate to fresh southeast winds will ease to light variable in the west and south through the day. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees.<\/p>\n

The forecaster said overall, it will remain unsettled going into the weekend with further spells of rain and showers.<\/p>\n

There will be a cloudy start to Saturday with lingering patches of rain and drizzle.<\/p>\n

Any rain will slowly clear through the day with scattered showers and sunny spells following from the southwest. Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly or variable winds.<\/p>\n

St. Brigid’s Day (Sunday) will start quite cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle.<\/p>\n

The rain will clear northeastwards through the day with sunny spells and isolated showers following. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate northwesterly winds.<\/p>\n

Bank Holiday Monday will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.<\/p>\n

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\"\u2018Everything<\/p>\n

Ireland<\/p>\n

\u2018Everything is gone\u2019: Occupants advised to leave flooded homes<\/p>\n

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There is a chance that a more persistent spell of rain will spread from the south later in the day. A blustery day in fresh and gusty easterly winds. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees.<\/p>\n

Outbreaks of rain & drizzle at first #tomorrow<\/a>, more persistent & heavier spells of rain will spread from the SE through the #afternoon<\/a> with a chance of some thundery bursts\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f<\/p>\n

\u2757\ufe0fSaturated soils & high river levels\u27a1\ufe0fongoing potential for localised flooding<\/p>\n

Highs of 7 to 10 C\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/MZiGXK55Uh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Met \u00c9ireann (@MetEireann) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n