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Wednesday, 4th February, 2026. Vol. 19, Issue 5 • 9A, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 932 0888 | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
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By Paul Byrne LOCAL politicians have urged the government to release funds so that short term solutions can be found to help residents who are dealing with flood damage to their properties almost every time a storm or heavy rain falls in Louth. While there are plans to upgrade the waste water treatment plant on the Point Road and pumping stations on the Coes Road it will be years rather than months before those works are completed. Speaking this week both Cllr. Robert Nash and Ruairí Ó Murchú TD urged the government to help local residents by providing some short term solutions to protect
them from flooding while waiting for the upgrading of infrastructure around the county. Cllr Robert Nash expressed deep concern following the severe impact of Storm Chandra, which struck County Louth last week causing extensive flooding across several residential areas. Communities in Bay Estate, Cluan Enda, Red Barns Road, Greenwood Drive, Blackwater Court, and Ashbrook to name a few in Dundalk experienced significant disruption as floodwaters rose rapidly, overwhelming local drainage systems and leaving many homes damaged. Joanne Lavelle, dressed as St Brigid, for the St. Brigid’s Medieval Style Candlelit Procession organised by Faughart Community Group. Continued on Page 2