27/10/2021
27/10/2021
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Members of the Curragh Army Academy moving furniture in the creche at the Mountmellick Development Association buildings. Photo Kevin Byrne
The Irish Army will be back on duty on Friday in in Laois to help flooding victims in Mountmellick.
The Irish Defence Forces confirmed that 30 members of the Irish Defence Forces will be back on duty to assist in whatever way is needed in the clean up operation.
Among the tasks carried out was the clean up of the Solas Community Creche at the Mountmellick Development Association in Irishtown.
UP TO 170 CHILDREN RESCUED FROM CRECHE
The soldiers were also dispatched to Portarlintgon with sandbags as the River Barrow threatened to cause flooding.
Laois County Council acknowledged the assistance and co-operation provided by other local authorities and all agencies including members of the Defence Forces.
Useful information on how to deal with the aftermath of flooding can be accessed here
Patricia and Gerard 'Jack' McHugh.
Teac Tom were one one of the recipients at the 2019 edition presented by Clair Byrne. Pic Michael Scully
Caitriona Ryan, Manager, Karen Chadwick, Development Officer, were present at the launch of the Laois Community and Voluntary Awards
Some pupils of Scoil Eoin Phoil II NS in Ballyroan, Laois. Pic by school
Image by Sabine Genet, Pixabay.
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