Many shops reopening in Kilkenny City as Status Red warning ends, Orange now in effect
Some communities around the county remain without power, as gusts continue while Storm Eowyn tracks across Ireland
Many shops in Kilkenny City centre have begun to reopen this morning, with the worst of Storm Eowyn seeming to have passed this part of the country.
While parts of the county remain without power, trees are down, and a Status Orange weather warning remains in effect, major chains such as Dunnes Stores, Tesco on High Street, Market Cross Shopping Centre and various other cafes and smaller businesses have now reopened. The Kilkenny People office will reopen at 2pm.
Members of the public can contact Kilkenny County Council’s Severe Weather Helpline on 056-7794145 from 08:00am to 5.00 pm today, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s Out of Hours Number 0818 399 399. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] .
Kilkenny County Council are receiving reports of fallen trees and branches and power outages in some areas of the county.
- The public is urged not to travel, stay indoors and shelter in place during the Status Red warning.
- During Status Orange warnings, the public is advised to limit travel to essential only, in areas where an orange level warning is in place.
- Essential services operators will continue to operate services subject to advice from Met Éireann on prevailing local conditions.
Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:
Emergency 999/112
Uisce Éireann 1800 278 278
ESB Networks 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1800 205 050