UPDATES; Cllr Pat Kehoe informs us that the L-2006-1 at Clohamon/Slaney Meats is currently flooded and impassable to traffic until further notice.
A lecture entitled ‘Sinking of the Pomona’ by Paul Byrne, Co. Wexford Historian in Residence planned for Enniscorthy Castle tomorrow (Saturday) has been postponed due to the weather.
The River Slaney has burst its banks at Enniscorthy and the Riverside Park Hotel will be closed tomorrow (Saturday).
Cllr Ger Carthy tells us that the GAA pitch at Our Lady’s Island is completely under water tonight. The lake is overflowing.
Edermine is flooded now. Please avoid intil further notice.
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy, Friday 7pm
River levels continue to rise across Co. Wexford this evening and surface water is building on all routes across the county.
There is a very significant risk of flooding in Enniscorthy town again tonight and over the next 24 hours.
Wexford County Council is advising motorists to avoid Enniscorthy town overnight as traffic is currently at a standstill.
Wexford County Council teams are on site in Enniscorthy and around the county where there is an imminent risk of serious flooding and river gauges are constantly monitored.
The River Slaney has burst its banks at The Promenade and the quayside south of the Seamus Rafter Bridge is already closed to all traffic.
Please do not to bring children anywhere near flooded areas as the water is flowing rapidly and there may be underlying manholes that have become dislodged and other debris from lands and the river.
At this point, flood waters should be treated as contaminated.
Our Lady’s Island Lake is currently at risk of flooding onto the road so be careful in the vicinity.
There is a huge amount of water on the R730 between the Heritage Park and Ballymackess this evening while a large amount of flood waters is crossing the M11 Oylegate to Ferrycarrig stretch of road south of Kyle Cross.
Please take care on all roads, local and national, as water is accumulating in places – be especially mindful on dark or quieter roads where flooding may not be obvious.
The County Council emergency line is open 24 hours on 05391 96000 if you are impacted by flooding.
Life-threatening situations should be reported to the Emergency Services on 999 / 112 and the relevant agency will be informed.
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