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Thursday 29 January 2026 Dublin: 7°C
storm chandra
Further rain warnings in 'saturated' areas as minister criticises Met Éireann communications 
Met Éireann has warned of the potential for ‘rapid surface flooding’ in saturated areas.
Callan
Infant boy seriously injured after attack by two dogs in Kilkenny
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storm chandra
'It's laughable': Anger amongst Enniscorthy residents in wake of storm flooding
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Further rain warnings in 'saturated' areas as minister criticises Met Éireann communications 
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The National Emergency Co-ordination Group warned that the risk of flooding will remain throughout today and into tomorrow as further rain falls on already sodden ground.
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