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Storm Eowyn community support and resources

31 January 2025

Clare County Council is coordinating a local level response to the needs of people who have been significantly impacted by Storm Éowyn.

A Storm Éowyn Community Helpline has been set up.

Helpline Number: (065) 6846386 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

Community Response Hubs have been established across County Clare providing people with facilities for personal hygiene and power sources. These hubs will also be a source of information and supports as required, with Clare County Council having a staff presence at each of the locations between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., including weekends.

Community Response Hub Locations

  • Community Centre Ennistymon (V95X8XC) – Open 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Kilrush Golf Club (V15W025) – Open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
  • Lough Graney Community Centre, Flagmount/Killanena (V94 YT52) – Open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00. p.m.
  • Cnoc na Gaoithe, Tulla (V95 Y5N5) – Open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00. p.m. 
  • Doolin Hotel (V95DE2X) - Open all day Tuesday 28th January to Thursday 30th January 
  • Imperial Hotel, Lisdoonvarna (V95HF5X) - Open all day Friday 31st January to Tuesday 4th February

Other satellite centres provided through local Community Centres and local GAA Clubs with further satellite centres being considered for other communities. 

Satellite centres

(provided by Community Group and/or local GAA Clubs)

  • Ennis - Lees Road(V95 W560) (shower facilities) Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p. m.
  • Killaloe - Smith O’Brien GAA (V94 8K52) (Power, Water, Showers Contact Patrick Ahern (083 457 2389) – call to request access
  • Killaloe - Clooney Quin GAA (V95 YY51) (Power, water, showers, Wi-Fi) Haulie Hannon 086 345 623 3and Martha Deegan 087 279 9978 - call to request access
  • Killaloe - Whitegate GAA (V94 KX56) (Power, Water, Showers, Washer/Dryer) Contact John O'Brien 086-3846052 or Kieran Gibbons 086-4040039 - call to request access
  • North Clare - Kilfenora Community Centre (Power, Water) John Hawe on 086 0817993 - call to request access
  • North Clare - Tubber GAA & Camogie Club (Power, Water, Tea/Coffee, Wi-Fi)
  • Shannon - Clonlara Community Sports & Leisure Centre (V94Vxd4) - Open from to 1:00 p.m. to 9:00. p.m. (Power, Water, Tea/Coffee, Showers, Wi-Fi) Betty Noonan 089 257 5725
  • Shannon - Gaels GAA Club (Power, Water) Peter O'Connell 087-7784754 call to request access
  • Shannon - Wolfe Tones na Sionna (V14 RX78) Open (Power, Water, Tea/Coffee, Showers) Contact Ann Marie Lally 086 867 4325 call to request access
  • West Clare - Ballyea GAA (V95 TN83) (Power, Water) Contac Fiona Whelan 086 1000787
  • West Clare - Killimer GAA (V15 EW29) (Power, Water, Showers) – Contact Sean 083 056 1359 or Angela 086-8417296 – call to request access
  • West Clare- Inagh Community Centre (V95 YH29) (Power, Water, Showers, and Kitchen facilities to cook meals) Contact Anne 0872864995 or PJ 0868235991 call to request access

Water

By 12 noon, Tuesday January 28, a temporary water supply will be provided by Uisce Éireann at the following locations:

  • Ballyvaughan Church Carpark
  • Fanore O’Donovan’s Pub
  • Doolin McGann’s Pub
  • Lisdoonvarna The Pavilion
  • Miltown Malbay GAA Pitch
  • Lahinch Beach Carpark
  • Ennistymon Water Bottle Refill Station
  • Flagmount O’Meara’s Shop
  • Killaloe GAA Pitch
  • Cratloe Woodcock Pub

See www.water.ie for further details.

Humanitarian Assistance Scheme

The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected by Storm Éowyn.

The Scheme mitigates hardship by providing income tested financial assistance schemes to households affected by a severe weather event.

How to apply

Apply for the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme

Page last reviewed: 31/01/25

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