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22/03/2013
Caution Urged On Roads As Weather Worsens
Heavy overnight rain has caused localised flooding on many roads across the country, with motorists being urged to drive with caution.
Severe flooding in Blackpool village, Cork has been reported with 1.2m of water causing damage to shops and homes.
Similar conditions have been reported in other parts of Co Cork.
Bridge Street in Waterford city has been closed because of damage to the roof of the Fitzwilton Hotel, thought to have been caued by strong winds.
Traffic is being diverted down O'Connell Street and emergency services are at the scene.
Wicklow County Council has issued a flood alert for the Greystones/Enniskerry Area from today until Monday.
And all Irish Ferries Jonathan Swift fast craft sailings have been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and passengers will be accommodated on other sailings.
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Severe flooding in Blackpool village, Cork has been reported with 1.2m of water causing damage to shops and homes.
Similar conditions have been reported in other parts of Co Cork.
Bridge Street in Waterford city has been closed because of damage to the roof of the Fitzwilton Hotel, thought to have been caued by strong winds.
Traffic is being diverted down O'Connell Street and emergency services are at the scene.
Wicklow County Council has issued a flood alert for the Greystones/Enniskerry Area from today until Monday.
And all Irish Ferries Jonathan Swift fast craft sailings have been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and passengers will be accommodated on other sailings.
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