Watch Now Major Road Closures Hit Offaly Amid Ongoing Flooding
Ongoing flooding in Offaly has prompted significant road closures, impacting local travel and safety. Offaly County Council has issued alerts regarding these disruptions.
Major Road Closures in Offaly
As of November 14, 2025, the following key roads are closed:
- Botley Lane, Portarlington – likely closed over the weekend.
- N62 on the Birr side of Black Bull – currently flooded.
The river in Portarlington has overflowed its banks, causing severe conditions in the area. Residents earlier this week sought assistance, requesting sandbags to protect their properties from rising waters.
Affected Areas
Several regions have reported significant flooding, including:
- Ballycumber
- Clara
- Raheen
- Geashill
- Tullamore
Reports indicate that rivers are overflowing along the Roscrea to Birr road, situated at the Offaly/Tipperary border. Moneygall village is experiencing severe flooding as well.
Emergency Response
Engineers were deployed on Wednesday evening to various locations to address flooding issues. Residents facing flash flooding are urged to contact Offaly County Council’s emergency hotline at 1800 15 15 15 for assistance. Additionally, locals can reach out to:
- Uisce Eireann: 1800 278 278
- ESB Networks Emergency Line: 1800 372 999
Road users are urged to exercise extreme caution while navigating affected areas due to ongoing hazardous conditions.
