Update from Kildare County Council regarding impact of Weather Conditions 

Kildare County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team attended further meetings today of the National Emergency Coordination Group and relevant sub-groups to support the ongoing response to flooding risk. 

All rainfall warnings for Kildare have now expired.  Weather conditions over the coming days and throughout the weekend, are expected to be drier. 

Due to the continuous high levels in the River Liffey and Poulaphouca Reservoir, the necessary and controlled discharge of water by the ESB will continue over the coming days.  This discharge is informed by rain forecasts as well as information provided by Kildare County Council regarding monitored river levels  

Kildare County Council crews remain vigilant, working on the ground monitoring conditions on a 24/hr basis. 

The River Barrow is also under active observation where levels have fallen. 

The pedestrian path to the Liffey Linear Park in Newbridge from the Athgarvan Road / The Gables entrance remains closed as does access to the pedestrian bridge over Butterstream, where it enters the River Liffey, due to the high-water level. 

People are reminded to continue to exercise caution near swollen rivers and riverbanks. 

Kildare County Council is urging the public to remain vigilant and adhere to all public safety advice.  

Any individuals with concerns about flooding are advised to contact Kildare County Council.    

Contacts: 

Kildare County Council’s out of hours emergency contacts are as follows:  

• 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)