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Taoiseach 'concerned and worried' about further flooding in areas hit by Storm Chandra

Taoiseach 'concerned and worried' about further flooding in areas hit by Storm Chandra

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Micheál Martin's comments come after he met with the National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) on Saturday, where he was briefed on the current situation and response.

Status yellow weather warnings in place for seven counties as public urged to be 'vigilant'

Status yellow weather warnings in place for seven counties as public urged to be 'vigilant'

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

More heavy rain is forecast on Friday, with river and surface water flooding continuing to be a risk due to saturated ground conditions and high river levels

Charlie Flangan elected chairperson of the Board of the Irish Red Cross

Charlie Flangan elected chairperson of the Board of the Irish Red Cross

Mon, 19 May, 2025

"Ireland is a great country for volunteering and the Red Cross exemplifies all that is best about civic duty and compassion" - Charlie Flanagan

'It's the best thing we've ever done': Irish families on their experience hosting Ukrainians

'It's the best thing we've ever done': Irish families on their experience hosting Ukrainians

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the world looked on in horror. Angie Gough was no different, and she decided she wanted to do something to help innocent people displaced by the conflict