Why was it ever approved in this area? The recent storms of Frank and Desmond have taken their tolls on Ireland’s water tray and flood plains have been overloaded leading to flooding in many areas. This photo was captured by Reddit user MeccIt in Athlone in the wake of the recent floods, and we have to say, […]
10 years ago
They’ll have needed a hot port or two after this. While most of the damage inflicted by Storm Frank came inland, this video shows just how treacherous conditions were out on the seas. This video was filmed by the Wildcat 60 team on Cork Harbour during sea trials in the most violent storm of the […]
10 years ago
No floods, nor any force of nature, can stop the almighty craic. At this stage, we’re struggling to recall a time when half of Ireland wasn’t submerged in several feet of water, so if this is how things are now we may as well start making the best of it. That’s exactly what they’re doing […]
10 years ago
She’s allllright, folks. Let’s hope the Tánaiste had a change of clothes with her, after the RTÉ cameras filmed her falling out of a boat in the Kilkenny flood waters earlier today. At least she saw the funny side… I believe in politics you must push the boat out. Maybe not this way though!"@IrishMirror: https://t.co/LPxDcCSDVa […]
10 years ago
Everything we love about Ireland is here. Community spirit and the refusal to give up on the possibility of a few pints at the flooded O’Hara’s pub in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. JOE reader Alice O’Hanlon sent us in video clip and pictures as the locals came together to push back the flood waters, while Breda […]
10 years ago