Communities across several counties face lengthy clean-up operations following Storm Chandra, with forecasters warning of further issues in the days ahead. Widespread flooding caused severe disruption, leaving thousands of homes, farms, and businesses without electricity and dozens damaged. Need to remain vigilantMet Éireann meteorologist Mark Bowe warned that people must remain vigilant, despite the rain easing. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Department of Social Protection will assist households affected by flooding and provide support where required. Mr Martin added Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, and Cork were “significantly disrupted” but said there were “flooding impacts across the country”.

Source: Irish Examiner January 28, 2026 13:56 UTC