Motorists and pedestrians are being advised to avoid the quay in the south Kilkenny town of Graiguenamanagh. The river Barrow has burst its banks for a second time this week. Kilkenny County Council has said that the quay is now closed. Advice is “to avoid the area if possible, plan extra travel time and reduce speed. A flood relief scheme has been in the planning for more than a decade. The  €10 million project, which was approved last year, is not expected to be completed until at least 2030. The promised works are expected to start next year and in 2028. The water level in a second river in the town, the Duiske, is currently high.

Damage Locally from Storm Chandra

Several householders and businesses were hit by the flooding on Monday, with a large part of Main Street and the quay closed. Meanwhile, the vast majority of homes and businesses affected by a burst water main in north Dublin have had service restored. Uisce Éireann says about 5,000 properties are still without water, down from 100,000 at the peak of the issue. Met Éireann is warning of outbreaks of rain and drizzle at first on Friday. A more persistent and heavier spell of rain will spread from the southeast through the afternoon with a chance of some thundery bursts. Due to saturated soils and high river levels, there will be ongoing potential for localised flooding.   Sarah Slater For the latest Waterford News and Sport, tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for news on demand.