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#Longford Road Safety Alert – Weather warning for #Ophelia and RSA advice for driving in high winds

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads today and on Monday, as Met Éireann has warned that storm-force winds, heavy rain, and high sea levels may be on the way as the remnants of Hurricane ...

15 Oct 2017 at 15:47

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Motoring RED Alert: Gardaí urge Longford road users to NOT make any non-essential journeys during Hurricane #Ophelia

In light of the revised RED weather warning nationwide, An Garda Síochána wish to renew their appeal to all motorists and members of the public to not make any non-essential journeys. There should be no cycling and drivers of high sided ...

15 Oct 2017 at 22:07

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#Ophelia aftermath: Just one road left to clear as local authority crews make striking headway in Longford clean up operation

The Council has said a tree blocking the Newtowncashel road to Lanesboro is the only one which remains to be tackled following last night's storm damage. The road will remain closed until a tree surgeon can carry out necessary works, ...

17 Oct 2017 at 16:44

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Bus Éireann invites Longford TY students to create memories of the school journey

...famous MacNean House eatery - past the picturesque Lough MacNean and on to Manorhamilton in North Leitrim. “STORM OPHELIA and Emma prevented us from going to school for four days (God bless their souls) but every other day Bus Éireann...

09 Nov 2018 at 12:08

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Longford counts the cost in the aftermath of Hurricane #Ophelia

Longford is counting the cost this morning after Hurricane Ophelia battered the country on Monday. The county's Major Emergency Team, involving emergency services and council staff, is orchestrating the response and clean-up after ...

17 Oct 2017 at 12:20

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#Ophelia aftermath: Emergency crews out in force across Co Longford as massive clean up operation begins

In a statement, the County Council said efforts were ongoing in a bid to ensure main roads, regional as well as local routes were returned to normal working order. The Leader last night revealed around 30 fallen trees had been ...

17 Oct 2017 at 10:54

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Health and Safety Authority (HSA) warns on danger posed by fallen trees after Storm Lorenzo

... farming and transportation will be facing increased hazards. Unfortunately, two people lost their lives during STORM OPHELIA while cutting and clearing windblown trees. The HSA has issued a warning to anyone planning on using a chainsaw...

03 Oct 2019 at 13:29

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#Ophelia Alert: Road closures increase as Storm Ophelia sweeps across County Longford

In a statement released by Longford County Council at 4:30pm, a spokesperson confirmed up to half a dozen roads were now out of commission as a consequence of storm damage. Here is the Council's statement with a full list of ...

16 Oct 2017 at 17:45

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#Longford on RED Alert: Roads closed in Longford

The road is closed at Newroe, Newtowncashel due to a fallen tree (this road is the Lanesboro side of Newtowncashel Village). Motorists are advised to drive with caution on the L1162 the road down to Ballynakille Graveyard ...

16 Oct 2017 at 16:21

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Ghost Town...Longford in lockdown as Ophelia strikes

STORM OPHELIA, Hurricane or ex-Hurricane Ophelia, whatever you wish to term it was a once in a lifetime event which Longfordians are only steadily coming to terms with this week. Schools were closed for two successive days,...

18 Oct 2017 at 10:42

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#Ophelia aftermath: Local authority outdoor staff making progress in bid to clear fallen trees from Co Longford roads

Here is the latest update from the Council concerning roads that are still affected following the worst storm seen in these parts for over half a century. "Travelling from Edgeworthstown to Longford, it is approx. 2km ...

17 Oct 2017 at 12:27

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Dozens of homes across Longford face into second full day without power

...of modern times, given the scale of the damage sustained by the national power network, exceeded only by STORM OPHELIA and Storm Darwin. Forecasters have warned the stormy conditions look set to continue with areas battered by...

21 Aug 2020 at 11:00

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