As has been broadcast on Clare FM, a number of community hubs and water supply stations came into operation on Tuesday 28th January 2025 to provide support for those struggling for basic services following Storm Éowyn.
1 Community Hubs
Clare County Council has organised Community Hubs providing people with water, phone charging facilities, broadband, showers and information on how to source a hot meal or other requirements from today. The hubs will also provide a source of information and signposting as required, with Council staff present at some of these hubs between 10am and 4pm. (The facilities are open longer.)
North Clare locations nearest to Kilfenora are Community Centre Ennistymon, V95X8XC (open 7am to 10pm); Doolin Hotel V95DE2X Tuesday January 28 to Thursday January 30 inclusive (open all day); Lisdoonvarna Imperial Hotel V95HF5X Friday January 31 to Tuesday February 4 inclusive (open all day). The Council states that other satellite centres may be provided through local Community Centres with further satellite centres being considered for other communities.
An update has been provided on 21 January by Clare County Council and can be read by clicking here. This includes the offer of access to power and water at Kilfenora Community Hall – call 086 0817993 to arrange access.
2 Water
By Tuesday January 28, a temporary water supply has been provided by Uisce Éireann at various locations. In N Clare these include Lisdoonvarna (The Pavilion), Ennistymon Water Bottle Refill Station, Lahinch Beach car park, Fanore O’Donovan’s Pub and Ballyvaughan Church car park. See www.water.ie for details.
Please check in on vulnerable neighbours to ensure they are safe and have access to essential services, including the Storm Éowyn Community Helpline – 065 6846386 – which will be active from 8am to 8pm to provide advice and direction to supports available for the duration of the emergency.
Please note that the Clare County Council Emergency phone number remains open after 8pm – 087 259 9568.
