Storm Boelo - Limerick road verge collapses as homes without power
Emergency services and council crews respond to flooding and trees down in Limerick city and county
UP to 200 homes are without power in County Limerick this Sunday morning due to Storm Boelo.
Met Eireann’s Status Yellow warning for Limerick has now ended but there will still be fresh to strong and gusty westerly winds today.
People are being warned of the aftermath of the storm with debris, loose objects displaced, fallen trees and branches, and surface water on roads. Cllr John O’Donoghue has been in touch to report flooding on the road between the Woodlands House Hotel and Caherass Cross (pictured below).
Properties in Patrickswell, Kilfinny, Askeaton, Castletroy and Castleconnell are without electricity with an estimated restore time of Sunday afternoon. Some have had no power since 5pm on Saturday. A number of other homes and properties have since been restored.
The proprietor of 1826 Adare had to close the restaurant on Saturday night due a storm-related outtage.
Limerick City and County Council crews and emergency services had a busy Saturday with numerous call-outs.
The L1329 road Rooskagh East, Newcastle West is closed as Council crews deal with a road verge slippage.
The road is closed from its junctions with the following roads L7077 at Garryduff, off N21; L1330, Booster Station Road; L1331 Old Mill Road and L7079, Corkscrew Road.
They also responded to localised flooding across the county and city, including Kilfergus, Glin; Bridge Street and Clancy’s Strand in the city.
A number of fallen trees were also cleared - on the R445 between Herbert’s Bar and Daily’s Cross and R515 at Ashford, Ballagh.
Meanwhile, repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Bruree and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm on 25 October.
If you have been affected by Storm Boelo or have photos of storm damage please email [email protected]