Abbeyfeale Flooding

Storm Bert Goes on a Splashing Adventure in Abbeyfeale!

Heavy rains, flooding, and clean-up crews galore – Abbeyfeale’s wild ride with Storm Bert is one for the books!

In what can only be described as a dramatic storyline straight out of an Irish soap opera, Storm Bert has swept through the town of Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, leaving quite the mess in its wake. The embattled River Feale decided to jump the bank and take an unexpected tour through the town, much to the dismay of local residents. With homes and businesses affected, bakery owners and riverwalk patrons alike were left counting both their losses and the rising waters.

As emergency crews scrambled to respond to reports of flooding, the town became a real-life wet and wild adventure! Local heroes, equipped with sandbags and a hefty dose of community spirit, started battling the surging waters in a race against time. Although the rains have subsided, the aftereffects of this watery escapade are far from over, as clean-up efforts commence to restore Abbeyfeale to its former glory. The situation certainly stirred up the age-old Irish adage: it’s not the flood that counts but how you handle the clean-up!

Beyond Abbeyfeale, the deluge touched down harshly in parts of Kerry, where homeowners faced similar challenges. Water levels rose ominously at the River Maine in Castleisland, leaving many scrambling for cover. Meanwhile, the skies grumbled ominously as the status orange rain warning was lifted, only to leave behind these yellow clouds of chaos and overflowing riverbanks!

As the clouds cleared, the realising citizens braved the aftermath of Storm Bert to engage in what could best be described as a community bonding event. Volunteers joined with trained responders as the big cleanup kicked off. Notably, thousands remain without power due to the storm's wrath, but ESB crews are hard at work restoring service. Each day brings promise and pluck to Abbeyfeale and its surrounding towns! Did you know that River Feale is named after the Irish word ‘Fiéal,’ meaning grey? Just imagine explaining that while you’re rescuing your soggy garden gnomes!

Also, let's not forget the fun fact that Abbeyfeale holds a local festival each summer that celebrates traditional music and dance! So even amidst the storm, the cakes might be soggy, but the spirit of Abbeyfeale remains resilient and ready for a good ceilidh once the rain clears. Here’s to hoping for sunny days ahead!