Storm Eowyn - Weather Warning

Updated: 23/01/25 at 2:00pm.

Following yesterday’s communication on Storm Éowyn, please be advised that a Red warning is now in place for every county tomorrow Friday, 24 January.

As advised, the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management has requested all schools, Early Learning and Care (ELC), School-Age Childcare (SAC) and further and higher education institutions services in Red counties to close for the duration of the warning.

Furthermore, the Department anticipates the following message will issue from the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management following the meeting of the National Emergency Planning Group this morning.

The Red weather warnings are expected to end between 10am and 3pm on Friday. Travel is not possible during the Red warning period. After the Red warning expires, safety checks may be needed to assess whether any damage has occurred to ensure the safety of children, staff and parents.  Providers may need time to prepare to reopen. Because of these factors, concerns about safe transport and the unpredictable nature of the Red warnings, the Department recognises that it is not possible or practical for ELCs and SACs to open on Friday.

All services will now be closed on Friday 24th January.

Our managers will communicate directly with parents of their services regarding the closures.