Traffic management measures are in place at the more severely flooded area and the co-operation of drivers is requested.
The urban area of Ennis has been affected badly by flooding. An Garda Siochana are working closely with Clare County Council and other emergency services. Army assistance has been requested and is being provided in respect of the provision of sand bags to effected properties.
Superintendent John Scanlan at Ennis Garda Station “ We are appealing for persons to avoid the areas if possible and exercise great care if travelling in the areas ”.
He would also appeal to the local community to look out for their neighbours and to avoid travelling if possible. Superintendent Scanlan added “ we would appeal for everyone to co-operate with the emergency services, “
Flooding 19th November 2009:
Traffic management measures are in place at the more severely flooded area and the co-operation of drivers is requested.
Roads Closed / Flooded
Ennis Town
Newbridge Road, partially closed
College Road, closed
Ennis Area
Spancilhill Cross – severe flooding
Killow Interchange to Doora
Kildysart Cross to Clarecastle
Tulla Road – reduced lanes
Gort Road – reduced lanes
Dysert to Corofin Road
Inch Bridge
Darragh – severe flooding
Ennistymon Area
Ruan to Corofin
N85 Ennis to Inagh is now passable with some water still on the road at Kilmona & Inagh, flood on the Ennistymon side of Inagh at Cullenagh, no diversion in place, passable with care water 8 inches deep
Ennistymon to Corofin Closed at Ra chruch
Corofin to Kilfenora impassable at Lamina
Corofin to Ennis impassable at Tonnagh, Tierneys in Corofin
Fountain Cross to Mauricesmills impassable
Some small local & county roads are impassable due to localised flooding.
Shannon
Currently all major roads passable
Some small local & county roads are impassable due to localised flooding
Sixmilebridge has a lot of flooding
Further details can be obtained on the Clare County Council web site emergency1@coco.ie
In Cork city:
As a result of heavy rains in and around Cork City severe flooding is expected in low line areas of Cork City especially around Enniscarra, Carrigrohane, Lee Rd and Carrigrohane Road
Garda Press Office
20/11/09
