Statement from Kildare County Council Saturday 31st January 2026
Kildare County Council is aware that the ESB has this morning advised of the impact of recent heavy rainfall on the River Liffey and Poulaphouca Reservoir.
The ESB statement can be read in full here - https://esb.ie/news---insights/press-releases/article/2026/01/31/impact-of-heavy-rainfall-on-the-river-liffey-and-poulaphouca-reservoir
Kildare County Council is monitoring the situation in Kildare closely and preparing flood prevention measures to mitigate potential impact, as a result of the necessary release of water from the reservoir. Our crews are on standby to deal with potential incidents of flooding, including the installation of sandbags, as required, in any affected areas.
Kildare County Council is urging the public to be vigilant and adhere to all public safety advice.
Any individuals in Kildare with concerns about flooding are advised to contact Kildare County Council.
Kildare County Council’s out of hours emergency contacts are as follows:
Contacts
- Kildare County Council - Out of hours - 1800 500 444
- Homeless Out of hours services operated by Peter McVerry Trust on behalf of Kildare County Council – 1800 804 307 (Saturday & Sunday 12pm -5pm)
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