Lahinch has borne the brunt of the latest storm to hit Clare's coast, leading to the most significant flooding event in the county in over four years. Major damage has been caused to businesses and homes, some of which were evacuated this morning. Clare County Council also says that the Promenade walkways and seawall were 'seriously compromised.' Locals say the damage in Lahinch is the most extensive in memory. Houses in parts of Quilty have also been damaged, while along Clare's coastline roads and property were damaged by debris washed in from the sea, including in Doonbeg, Doolin, Quilty, Cappa and Carrigaholt. Carrigaholt Post Office was closed for a time earlier today, but has since re-opened. The Lahinch to Liscannor road is still blocked to traffic, while some bus services in North Clare have been disrupted. Clare County Council says there is major disruption to water supplies in the Finnevarra, New Quay and Clahane, Liscannor areas of North Clare as a result of storm damage in the area. The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre remains closed today due to high winds, and homeowners in coastal areas are being warned that high spring tides will continue over the coming days.
Mr. G wrote: » http://clare.fm/news/extensive-damage-follows-overnight-storm A lot of damage in Lahinch. Just heard it on RTÉ Radio 1, damage will cost millions to repair apparently.
growler wrote: » Amazing to see the damage done to the prom in Lahinch, not seen anything like that in 30+ years of going there. Was talking to my dad on the phone, he was just coming out of the off licence at the top of the street and got soaked by a wave ! wasn't too happy. All the rocks protecting the seafront will probably be scattered about or buried now, replacing all that will cost a lot.
seachto7 wrote: » O Looneys surely took a battering? Is it still standing!?
Mr. G wrote: » I think if there is a lot of rain tonight there is no doubt of some flooding in lower lying areas. Here are two pictures I took around 1pm today. From the below (Pic 1) it looks quite high. I can't see it going over, time will tell.
dmc17 wrote: » It ain't over yet
windy shepard henderson wrote: » i seen that report over the internet and as far as i am aware that is off the mark it is very unlikely we will get a red warning given the last storm was only orange which was predicted nearly a week in advance, besides who in there right mind uses the term "blowing a hoollie" other then some american trying to impress us with his irishness!!!!
Aineoil wrote: » My New Years resolution was to walk the prom to O' Brien's bridge and back every day. That won't be on the cards for a while, I guess.
dmc17 wrote: » How convenient There's another O' Briensbridge in Clare. Just walk from the prom to there every day
growler wrote: » Amazing to see the damage done to the prom in Lahinch, not seen anything like that in 30+ years of going there. Was talking to my dad on the phone, he was just coming out of the off licence at the top of the street and got soaked by a wave ! wasn't too happy. All the rocks protecting the seafront will probably be scattered about or buried now, replacing all that will cost a lot. Just saw the story about the rescue of a surfer, can't believe people are so bloody stupid that they allow others to risk their lives.
Aineoil wrote: » Where is the other O'Brien's Bridge? I'm just a blow in.:D
periodictable wrote: » Bad as it was, I can remember a good 40 years back when Mc Donalds carnival was swept out to sea, the building that houses Seaworld was flooded and the whole prom was upended-it looked like a bomb site. After that they put those boulder defenses in.
dmc17 wrote: » Just on the border with Limerick
