# Storm Bert

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Update sought in Sligo for homes impacted by Storm flooding

A Sligo Cllr has sought for an update on the flooding that affected many homes during Storm Bert, ahead of another impending Storm. Storm Darragh is to hit the North West today, with a red weather warning being in from tonight until tomorrow morning. Ballymote-Tubbercurry Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulvey…

Episode 65: Duke and Horace

Chris Skinner introduces Matthew Gudgin to his favourite bird at High Ash Farm.  It's a game bird with a strong connections in history and a recipe in Mrs Beeton's cookery book.The pair pause for a moment at an oak tree that fell victim to Storm Bert and observe the honey fungus growing under the b…

Flying Through Setbacks: Turning Challenges into Wins with Pilot and breath coach Elissa Davies

Elissa is a seasoned commercial pilot and breathwork instructor who embarked on an unconventional career path by forgoing university to pursue her passion for flying. She began her journey as a private pilot at 17, and after facing challenges such as the 2008 financial crisis, became a flight instr…

Minister to visit Killybegs today

Outgoing Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works Kieran O'Donnell is due to visit Killybegs today. It's after flooding caused serious damage to businesses and households during Storm Bert a fortnight ago. At its peak, flood waters rose to around 1.2 metres, covering the…

Minister gives reassurances over flooding problems in Pettigo

Reassurances have been given that a cross border approach will be initiated to tackle flooding issues in Pettigo. It comes as Outgoing Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works Kieran O'Donnell is in Donegal today, visiting Killybegs after flooding caused serious damage t…

13: Slow the flow: 5.7 million

In England alone, an estimated 5.7 million properties are at risk of flooding from rivers, the sea, surface water and groundwater.  In this episode and in the wake of Storm Bert, Alice and Sue visit the Bruern Estate in Oxfordshire to explore how Natural Flood Management measures are reducing flood…

Mysterious brown snow blanketed Maine town

In the quiet town of Rumford, Maine, where folks are used to the crisp, white snow of winter, residents woke up to a startling sight: their town blanketed in an unusual brown snow. The unusual phenomenon was caused by a malfunction at a century-old paper mill; In the wake of Storm Bert's fury in No…

7 Sleeps til Santa 2024

In today's episode we ask you, the listeners, for help and support as the boys shout-out to the 10th Chippenham Scout Group who have had their Scout Hut and Equipment damaged recently by Storm Bert in November. We have set up a page on our website providing a list of ways you can help this group wh…

How floods are making it harder for small businesses in Pontypridd

We went to the South Wales valleys at the end of last year to speak to some people about the impact of the flooding caused by Storm Bert in late 2024. Mill Street in Pontypridd was completely washed out - all of the units were flooded, and since the Storm Dennis damage in 2020 there’s no available …

Flood Relief for North Kerry: How Much Longer? – March 24th, 2025

Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Listowel Municipal District, Jimmy Moloney, about the status of the report commissioned in the wake of flood damage caused by Storm Bert in Listowel and Killocrim. Comment line caller Eamon Breen who lives in Glanmire, Co Cork got in touch and shared his experience o…