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The strong winds of Storm Debi have destroyed a beautiful tree at Garrison on the shores of Lough Melvin. The artist, Michelle Duffy, has been painting the tree for as long as she can remember. She spoke to Anne Marie McAleese about the loss of the picturesque ash, and recalled a time when she and Anne Marie went together to visit that very tree. And Singtonicity at Derry Well Woman is an innovative and creative way of improving health and well-being, through singing, breathing, voice-work and relaxation exercises. The group's leader, Siobhan Heaney, says that you can't worry and sing at the same time. She met Brian Kernohan at one of the group's sessions. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.
On today's show: 9am-10am Memo being brought to Cabinet on extending the Business Flooding Compensation Scheme to Galway Spike in the number of children on hospital waiting lists as Flu season approaches Storm Debi insurance claims explained Coillte Extends Public Consultation on its Vision for Portumna Forest Park ‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM
Cllr. Eddie Hoare, The Mayor of Galway City, and Oranmore trader Michael White discuss the fallout in the county from Storm Debi.
John Sweeny, Emeritus Professor of Climatology at Maynooth University chats to Ray about why we are seeing so many storms these days.
Homes and businesses in Galway were devastated and thousands remain without power in the aftermath of storm Debi. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning Michael White, Owner, Oran Decor and DIY explained how his business was badly affected. and also Brian Tapley, Regional Manager with the ESB to explain how many people are without power currently.
Storm Debi caused much disruption yesterday as it swept across the country. Red weather warnings were put in place for 10 counties which played havoc with public transport and school openings. David Quinn, columnist and Iona Institute CEO, told Andrea how he thinks Met Eireann are too quick to issue red warnings. Andrea also spoke to Alan O'Reilly, of Carlow Weather and callers.
Homes and businesses in Galway were devastated and thousands remain without power in the aftermath of storm Debi. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning Michael White, Owner, Oran Decor and DIY explained how his business was badly affected. and also Brian Tapley, Regional Manager with the ESB to explain how many people are without power currently.
Storm Debi hasn't blown Sinéad away she was joined by Comedian Rory O Connor from Ashbourne who is appearing at a special event in Drogheda encouraging men to speak openly about mental health issues, singer/songwriter David Keenan discussed his hopes to never be complacent and keep evolving as an artist he is bringing his Irish theatre show Geimhreadh Galore back home to Dundalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Storm Debi latest, drug couriers face significant gaol, Douglas Prom's new railings and sea wall, Death in Custody report out soon, seven hour Manchester flight & big crowd cheer Ravens win. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio
Storm Debi is wreaking havoc across the country. We cross to red warning counties as Storm Debi hits. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning with an update was Matthew Martin, duty forecaster from Met Eireann, Cathaoirleach Liam Carroll- Is in Oranmore in Galway and explained how Galway has been affected. For any update from Limerick, we heard from a Senior reporter with the Limerick Leader Nick Rabbitts.
We continue our coverage of Storm Debi around the country with Keith Leonard, Director of Emergency Management at the Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government, and with Patrick O'Donovan, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office for Public Works and Brian Tapley, ESB Networks Regional Manager.
PJ talks Storm Debi to Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather and asks can Yellow/Orange/Red warnings be managed to give parents better notice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We continue our coverage of Storm Debi around the country with Keith Leonard, Director of Emergency Management at the Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government, and with Patrick O'Donovan, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office for Public Works and Brian Tapley, ESB Networks Regional Manager.
We get an update on how schools and transport have been impacted by Storm Debi. Speaking to Pat this morning were Linda Hughes Meteorologist Met Eireann, and Kieran Christie General Secretary, ASTI . Also speaking to Pat about how transport around the country was affected Sean Yeates NBRU, Dublin Bus Chairman, Barry Kenny Communications Manager, Irish Rail, and Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.
Storm Debi is wreaking havoc across the country. We cross to red warning counties as Storm Debi hits. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning with an update was Matthew Martin, duty forecaster from Met Eireann, Cathaoirleach Liam Carroll- Is in Oranmore in Galway and explained how Galway has been affected. For any update from Limerick, we heard from a Senior reporter with the Limerick Leader Nick Rabbitts.
Storm Debi has hit Ireland this morning and the country has seen major disruptions to many public services with areas in Galway among the worst hit.To discuss the effects of the bad weather, Kieran was joined by Brian Tapley, Regional Customer and Delivery Project Manager, Joanna Donnelly of Met Eireann, Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Independent, and Martina Kinane, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Clarenbridge, Co. Galway.
Our coverage of Storm Debi continues. Joining Kieran this time was Keith Leonard, Director of emergency management at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Brian Tapley, Regional Customer and Delivery Project Manager with ESB, Ciara Russell, owner of SIAR in Kinvarra, Galway and Ronan Hennigan, owner of a Londis supermarket in Clarenbridge, Galway
We saw much disruption as Storm Debi swept across the country earlier this morning Red weather warnings were in place for 10 counties with power supplies, school openings and public transport affected. But how do these weather warnings work and when are they sent out? Jess was joined by Gerry Murphy, Meteorologist and Weather Forecaster with Met Eireann.
Despite the disruption from Storm Debi, we are back with another episode of House of Rugby. On this week's episode of House of Rugby, Lindsay Peat and Johne Murphy join Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill to look back on another weekend of URC rugby. They look back on the Ulster's win over Munster in Belfast (0:45 -24:00). They look at Ulster's dominance in the physical side of the game, and why Munster put in a very un-Munster like performance. Plus, they give their view on Andrew Conway's retirement. Connacht lost their first game of the season to Edinburgh (24:00 - 31:15) - they discuss why Connacht will be disappointed with their lack of discipline in the closing stages of the game, and why that's exactly what they need to improve on to make progress. And Leinster battered the Dragons (31:35 - 42:00) - they look at the returning World Cup players and the leaders starting to emerge in Johnny Sexton's place at the province.
Counting the Cost of Storm Debi - John Cooke reports on the clean up in Galway
Keith Leonard, National Director for Fire and Emergency Management, gives an update as Storm Debi passes over the country.
Gerry Murphy, Senior forecaster with Met Éireann, gives an update on the impact of Storm Debi as it tracks across the country.
Joe Mag Raollaigh, Correspondent, is in Oranmore, Co. Galway with the latest on how the west has been hit by Storm Debi while Conor Kane, Correspondent, has the latest from counties Clare, Wicklow and Dublin.
Joe MagRaollaigh and Laura Hogan, Correspondents, report on how Storm Debi is affecting different parts of the country.
Seamus Mulconry, General Secretary of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association, and Noel Mulderrig, owner of Kids Haven Creche in Shannon, discuss the impact of Storm Debi.
Gerry Murphy, Senior forecaster with Met Éireann, gives an update on the impact of Storm Debi as it tracks across the country.
Patric O'Donovan, Minister with responsibility for the OPW and member of the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group, on Storm Debi.
Brian Tapley, Regional Manager with ESB Networks, and Gerry O'Malley, Galway's Chief Fire Officer, on the damage that has been caused by Storm Debi.
Storm Debi tracks across Ireland The lack of disabled parking in Clonmel Our listeners chat to us about the dangers on our streets Tipperary Fine Gael councillor Michael Fitzgerald talks to us about his decision to not contest in the 2024 elections Roscrea event will aim to tackle and end domestic violence The Mid-Tipp Hillwalkers are hosting an open night in Cabragh Wetlands Ali visits the smallest takeaway in Tipperary... And for this week's Ours to Protect, we look at Carbon credits.
We talk to Ronan Hennigan, owner of Londis Clarinbridge, and Martina Kinane, Fianna Fáil county councillor in the area.
We talk to Brian Tapley, Regional Manager, ESB networks; Anna McHugh Head of Corporate Communications with An Post and National Director for Fire and Emergency Management, Keith Leonard.
Around 80,000 homes and businesses were without power at one stage this morning due to Storm Debi, as the storm made its way through the country overnight and through the early part of today.Were the weather warnings, which we were issued last night and through this morning, fit for purpose?To discuss, Tom spoke to Cathal Nolan, a climatologist at Ireland's Weather Channel.
Sean doesn't understand why a Christmas Fair is charging a €12 entry fee. Richard is looking for the boy who saved him from drowning in 1955. Gregory's flue protector was blown off in Storm Debi and damaged his limousine.
Weather and travel update from Met Éireann, ESB Networks, Iarnród Éireann and more.
Five thousand homes and businesses across Clare were left without power earlier today, as strong winds and heavy rain battered the county. ESB Crews have since restored supply to the vast majority of those, but hundreds hace yet to be connected. ESB Networks Area Manager, Ed Hunt has been telling Clare FM's Fiona Cahill that a lot of progress has been made, but flooding is hampering the operation in some areas.
Clare County Council is uring people to remain on the look out for debris and possible spot flooding on roads following Storm Debi overnight. A sever weather alert wa sissued for the county overnight and a Status Yellow wind and rain warning remains in place until 3 o'clock today. Crews from Clare County Council and Clare County Fire and Rescue Service have been responding to issues since 6am this morning. Senior Engineer John Leahy has been telling Clare FM's Fiona Cahill that Clare escaped the brunt of the storm.
Around 80,000 homes and businesses were without power at one stage this morning due to Storm Debi, as the storm made its way through the country overnight and through the early part of today.Were the weather warnings, which we were issued last night and through this morning, fit for purpose?To discuss, Tom spoke to Cathal Nolan, a climatologist at Ireland's Weather Channel.