Update from Kildare County Council regarding ongoing Weather Warning

A status yellow rain warning remains in place for County Kildare, valid until 9am on Friday, February 6. 

Kildare County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team is continuing to meet daily, as it has done throughout this ongoing weather event, as well as working closely with other agencies through the National Emergency Coordination Group and relevant sub-groups. 

The public are advised that the pedestrian path to the Liffey Linear Park in Newbridge from the Athgarvan Road / The Gables entrance has been closed off as the path is flooded at the Strand and is not accessible from either side. 

Access to the pedestrian bridge over Butterstream, where it enters the River Liffey also remains closed, due to the high-water level. 

Kildare County Council is appealing to members of the public not to interfere with any temporary warning signage and barriers, as they in place for people’s safety. 

People are also advised to exercise caution near swollen rivers and riverbanks. Council crews remain vigilant, working on the ground monitoring conditions and preparing for possible flooding impacts. 

Parts of the Newbridge and Clane areas of Kildare remain at an increased risk of flooding, however, no properties have been affected or deemed to be at immediate risk. Additional sandbags are available and will be deployed to any at risk areas, as required.   

Any individuals with concerns about flooding are advised to contact Kildare County Council. Kildare County Council is urging the public to be vigilant and adhere to all public safety advice.  

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