Cork County Council Storm Éowyn Update – Friday 12pm

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Cork County Council crews are in response mode to the damage caused by Storm Éowyn across the county. 

Road conditions remain extremely challenging with fallen trees, fallen powerlines and substantial debris. The Council urges people not to undertake any travel unless absolutely necessary.

Issues reported by the HSE, Gardai, and essential utilities are being prioritised. 

Priority areas for Council crews include reopening the R586 Ballineen to Bandon road; The R600 Kinsale to Ballinspittle road; and the R612 Carrigaline to Crosshaven road. These routes are currently impassable due to fallen trees.

The M8 Blackwater Viaduct, Fermoy has now reopened to traffic. The N71 near Glengarriff Golf Club has also reopened. 

There are multiple hazards on streets, roads and footpaths and the public is asked to report any incidents to the Council’s Emergency Line on 021 4800048. The number will be available today and throughout the weekend. 

Phonelines and emails are down at Cork County Council’s offices in Cobh, Clonakilty, Schull, Bandon, Kanturk, Charleville and Millstreet. The public can contact the Council’s Emergency Line and their query will be dealt with as soon as possible. 

There are multiple incidents of trees down across the county due to Storm Éowyn. At this point in time (12 noon on Friday 24th), the following roads are particularly impacted. Please be aware that this list will continue to evolve due to the ever-changing nature of the response, and as further information becomes available: 

  • R586 by Carhoon West: Tree blocking the road from Ballineen to Bandon. Road closed. 
  • Ballygarvan: Tree partially blocking Ballygarvan quarry entrance. 
  • Twomileinn to Mogeely: Reports of a tree down. 
  • R512: Tree down between Glanworth and Kildorrery. 
  • R619 Coachford: Tree down near GAA Pitch. 
  • N71 Smorane: Tree blocking one side of the road from Skibbereen to Leap. 
  • Quarry Hall Grenagh: Tree down. 
  • Mallow Golf Club: Tree down, road fully obstructed. 
  • L2225 Maglin to Jimmys Cross: Tree down. 
  • Killavullen Village to Fermoy: Tree down. 
  • Macroom, Ummera: Road blocked after tree fell on powerlines. 
  • Coachford to Carrigadrohid: Tree partially blocking the road. 
  • R629 Ballinacurra to Cloyne: Tree down, road fully obstructed. 
  • L2989 Ballard Hill: Tree down. 
  • L7009 Pottery Road, Cobh: Tree down, road fully blocked. 
  • Drakes Pool Rabbit Island: Access to Crosshaven completely blocked for emergency services due to tree down. 
  • Sheeps Head: Tree blocking the road. 
  • Copstown Cross to Liscaroll: Tree down. 
  • R600-196 Ballinspittle to Kinsale: Tree blocking the road just after the bridge. 
  • L5500-0 near Ballyhea GAA pitch: Reports of a tree down. 
  • Bear Forest Road, Ballyellis, Mallow: Tree down just outside College Wood Estate. 
  • N73 outside Mitchelstown: Tree down. 
  • Ballinrea Cross, Carrigaline: Reports of a tree down. 
  • Whitewell Cross from Whitegate: Tree down. 
  • Killumney village: Reports of a tree down. 
  • Cooldurragha, Union Hall: Tree blocking the road. 
  • Glengarriff: Tree down blocking the road in and out, near Glengarriff Golf Club. 
  • N22 Crookstown to Macroom: Tree blocking half of the main road. 
  • Carrigaline: Tree down outside the gate of Avondale United Pitch, blocking the road to Fernhill. 
  • Hilltop, Rafeen Hill: Tree down at the top. 
  • Ballymore to Cobh: Big tree down. 
  • R629 Balliancurra to Cloyne: Tree down. 
  • R630 Whitewell Cross, Rostellan side: Trees down, road open and passable. 
  • L-3627-0 Mogeely: Tree down, road blocked. 
  • N25 Midleton to Castlemartyr: Large branch down. 
  • L6463 Glen Road, Ballygarvan: Tree down on wires.

A Status Yellow Wind warning remains in place until 4.00pm this afternoon which could lead to further damage. 

The public is advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period. The Irish Coast Guard is appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”. 

ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie regarding power restoration times.

Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278.

Weather updates are available at www.met.ie. Cork County Council will continue to provide updates on our website and across the Council’s social media channels @Corkcoco.