A local firefighter says it's a miracle no one died during Storm Darragh. It's a miracle no one died during Storm Darragh.
That's according to a local firefighter. Indeed, in the 25 years he has worked for the Cavan Fire Service he has never seen anything like it.
Damien Brady, who is also a local councillor and firefighter in West Cavan, paid tribute to his colleagues for the trojan work during very difficult conditions at the weekend.
He pointed out that trees played a major part in blocking roads and leaving people without electricity and water for days.
Cllr Brady said forestry companies who planted trees alongside roads and ESB power lines had no regard for households in the area. He said he knew of lots of elderly people that had been trapped in their homes. Additionally, they could not travel out of their homes due to roads being blocked. The Sinn Fein Councillor said it's a miracle that no one lost their life the night Storm Darragh made landfall. Hear more here on Northern Sound
