7 h. ago Dáil hears vulnerable residents in Connemara still feeling impact of Storm Eowyn

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Some of the most vulnerable residents in Connemara are still feeling the impact of Storm Eowyn, six months later. That’s according to Galway West TD Mairead Farrell, who’s recalled the widespread experiences of internet, phone, water and power blackouts in the Dáil. She said no-one expects infrastructure […] The post Dáil hears vulnerable residents in Connemara still feeling impact of Storm Eowyn appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Efforts underway to restore damaged Alcock and Brown and Marconi Sites in Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Efforts are underway to restore the historic Alcock and Brown and Marconi site between Clifden and Ballyconneely damaged by Storm Eowyn. The Connemara Chamber of Commerce is now spearheading an effort to get money from the State for the repair work. The walkways, information boards and shelter […] The post Efforts underway to restore damaged Alcock and Brown and Marconi Sites in Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Co Galway had highest number of Storm Éowyn compensation claims

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM County Galway had the highest number of Storm Éowyn compensation claims. That’s according to new figures provided by the Department of Social Protection to TG4. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme was opened after extensive damage caused by the storm in January. 30,592 applications came from people across County […] The post Co Galway had highest number of Storm Éowyn compensation claims appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Q&A: What should we do about multiple climate risks threatening Ireland? 

Start by learning the obvious lessons from Storm Éowyn 

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2 w. ago Donegal residents made almost 1,700 claims after Storm Éowyn

A total of 1,696 were registered from Donegal people applying to the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme following Storm Éowyn in January… The post Donegal residents made almost 1,700 claims after Storm Éowyn appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Roundstone rallies to restore its playground after Storm Éowyn damage

Roundstone has rallied to restore its playground that took a battering in Storm Éowyn. The community facility in the Connemara seaside village had been closed intermittently after storm winds in January damaged the wooden fencing surrounding the play equipment. It was reopened temporarily for Saint Patrick’s and Easter weekends but closed again in recent weeks […] The post Roundstone rallies to restore its playground after Storm Éowyn damage appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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