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<p>The study was commissioned some 10 months after Storm Babet wreaked havoc on the south-east of the country, particularly in the Midleton area which was devastated by flood waters, with a full month’s worth of rainwater falling in less than two days. File photo: Guileen Coast Guard unit.</p>

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Study on nature-based solutions for Midleton's floods in limbo after council takes issue with it

Nature-based solutions typically involve measures such as wetland restoration, forestation, and the introduction of green spaces in urban areas

<p>Submerged cars during the 2012 flooding in Blackpool, Cork. Irish Examiner Archive picture: Des Barry</p>

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Cork floods: Minister approves €20.5m Blackpool flood relief scheme

<p>Cork East Social Democrats TD Liam Quaide has been repeatedly told in responses to parliamentary questions that areas of Cork hit by Storm Babet in 2023 cannot get their schemes completed because the Government cannot get enough skilled staff. File picture: Cathal Noonan</p>

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Flood relief programme 'in limbo' due to lack of engineering expertise

Finalising of Cork City centre flood relief scheme delayed again until 2027

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Finalising of Cork City centre flood relief scheme delayed again until 2027

Cork City flood costs could rise to €187m a year by 2050 — and new homes may be at risk

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Cork City flood costs could rise to €187m a year by 2050 — and new homes may be at risk

Cork County Council announces locations to collect sandbags for flood-prone areas

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Cork County Council announces locations to collect sandbags for flood-prone areas

Resident of flood-hit Cork village tells committee they 'live in fear every time it rains'

Resident of flood-hit Cork village tells committee they 'live in fear every time it rains'

Vivienne Jeffers from Mogeely also called on councils and developers to 'stop building on flood plains'

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Council admits Midleton's flood defences won't be finished until mid-2026

Council admits Midleton's flood defences won't be finished until mid-2026

On what is now the second anniversary of Storm Babet, Cork County Council said 60% of the barriers needed have been delivered to homes

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Government announces public consultation for long-awaited flood defence scheme in Cork

Government announces public consultation for long-awaited flood defence scheme in Cork

Cork North Central Fine Gael TD Colm Burke said the project has been delayed by the Department of Public Expenditure 'for over two years'

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Autumn weather October 18th 2023

Midleton locals seek volunteer 'flood buddies' to help vulnerable residents in event of flood

Organiser Caroline Leahy said 'residents were left to their own devices' during Storm Babet in October 2023

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Midleton residents fear repeat flooding as storm protection barriers delayed again

Midleton residents fear repeat flooding as storm protection barriers delayed again

With October approaching, Cork families hit by Storm Babet fear they’re still unprotected from another devastating flood

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Soak it up! How Ireland’s cities can embrace the sponge revolution

Soak it up! How Ireland’s cities can embrace the sponge revolution

'Sponge cities' promote urban resilience to climate change and we badly need initiatives like these in areas vulnerable to flooding

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Cork’s €20m Blackpool flood relief scheme faces fresh calls for fast-tracking

Cork’s €20m Blackpool flood relief scheme faces fresh calls for fast-tracking

While the village escaped flooding in the recent rains, it has suffered devastating floods before – most recently in 2010, 2012 and again in 2013

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

'I will be left clinging to a pole': Calls for Ireland to speed up public early flood warning system

'I will be left clinging to a pole': Calls for Ireland to speed up public early flood warning system

Experts say a national flood warning system can’t be rush, but not everyone agrees

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

Met Éireann installs new flood warning system

Deadline looming for Storm Babet flood protection grants

Householders and businesses in East Cork whose properties were flooded in the October 2023 storm have until November 11 to apply

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

Cork council says flood emergency plan still incomplete over a year after Storm Babet

Cork council says flood emergency plan still incomplete over a year after Storm Babet

But even when the plans are finished, the council warned they will 'not include information or guidance for individual home or business owners'

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Scheme to protect flood-prone Bantry will take at least a year to construct, minister says

Scheme to protect flood-prone Bantry will take at least a year to construct, minister says

Furious business owners said they had been given promises of action following flooding of the town in 2020 but are still waiting for action

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

Parts of Glanmire flood prevention works to be finished by end of September, says council

Parts of Glanmire flood prevention works to be finished by end of September, says council

When completed, it is anticipated the scheme will provide protection to up to 103 properties — 25 commercial premises and 78 houses

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Environmental experts appointed to find natural solutions to Cork floods

Environmental experts appointed to find natural solutions to Cork floods

Normally such projects identify farmlands that can be deliberately flooded to protect properties

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

Cork City flood defence scheme finally gets underway

Cork City flood defence scheme finally gets underway

Work around Morrison’s Island in the city centre expected to take 20 months

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Midleton not suitable for 'natural' flood defence measures, report finds

Midleton not suitable for 'natural' flood defence measures, report finds

British group found engineered flood defences would be required along the River Owenacurra, with scope for only minimal natural defences

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Popular Midleton restaurant must relocate due to damage caused by Storm Babet floods

Popular Midleton restaurant must relocate due to damage caused by Storm Babet floods

Farmgate restaurant has been operating in Midleton for over 40 years, and on Tuesday, it's owners confirmed that the costs to restore the building are "far beyond our means"

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Council to seek funding for flood relief after woman in 80s stranded for two weeks

Council to seek funding for flood relief after woman in 80s stranded for two weeks

The Awbeg River, a tributary of the Blackwater, has not been dredged for about 30 years and serious concerns have been raised that with increasing rainfall, more properties and roads close to it are going to be damaged

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Fears of further delays to €20m Blackpool flood scheme

Fears of further delays to €20m Blackpool flood scheme

The Cork project has been stalled for almost two years following a legal challenge

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Ossian Smyth press conference

Groups hit out at delay in public consultation for Blackpool flood relief scheme

According to plans outlined on the OPW's national flood information portal, the planning process for both the Glanmire and Midleton schemes have taken between 8 and 10 years

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

'Significant flooding' in parts of Cork City as jazz revellers brave the weather

'Significant flooding' in parts of Cork City as jazz revellers brave the weather

Wandesford Quay and Sharman Crawford Street closed from 5pm on Saturday, and will reopen after the expected high tide flooding subsides

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

Midleton flood relief scheme must be rolled out with wider land use plans, says Varadkar

Midleton flood relief scheme must be rolled out with wider land use plans, says Varadkar

Relief schemes for Midleton and other flood-prone areas will have to be rolled out in tandem with wider land use plans, the Taoiseach has said.

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

'I haven't stopped worrying': Flooded Midleton businesses say €70,000 won't be enough

'I haven't stopped worrying': Flooded Midleton businesses say €70,000 won't be enough

A local pharmacist said that the amount of €5,000 to €20,000 mentioned under the humanitarian aid operated by the Red Cross was 'nearly an insult'

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

East Cork on high alert for flooding as yellow rainfall warning continues

East Cork on high alert for flooding as yellow rainfall warning continues

Cork is currently under a status yellow rain warning until 6pm

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Future of two Midleton boutiques in jeopardy as flood damage could cost owners up to €75,000

Future of two Midleton boutiques in jeopardy as flood damage could cost owners up to €75,000

The couple estimate that 25% of their stock has been lost, and now, the future of both boutiques remains to be seen

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Glanmire flood defence work to prioritise northern side of town

Glanmire flood defence work to prioritise northern side of town

More than 70 houses and businesses were flooded in the area when the River Glashaboy burst its banks following torrential rainfall in June 2012

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

Contracts signed for long-awaited Glanmire flood scheme

Contracts signed for long-awaited Glanmire flood scheme

Construction works are expected to start in early July and continue for 32 months

Thu, 08 Jun, 2023

Work to begin when contract signed on long-awaited Glanmire flood relief scheme

Work to begin when contract signed on long-awaited Glanmire flood relief scheme

The construction works are expected to continue for 32 months and will cost in the region of €14m.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Traders hope stalled Cork flood relief scheme could be catalyst for 25km greenway

Traders hope stalled Cork flood relief scheme could be catalyst for 25km greenway

The traders said they have been working for some time to find a solution to both problems — the flooding and the lack of green infrastructure

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

'No timeline' for works to restore historic Cork weir, OPW says

'No timeline' for works to restore historic Cork weir, OPW says

Restoration of weir in Ballincollig park 'subject to an assessment of planning, structural, fisheries and cultural heritage considerations', Office of Public Works said

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

Save Cork City group calls for compromise as flood defence scheme set to proceed

Save Cork City group calls for compromise as flood defence scheme set to proceed

Group says it would prefer 'friendly dialogue and compromise' to further legal action but did not rule out such action

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Flood protection works to begin by end of 2023

Flood protection works to begin by end of 2023

Long-delayed multi-million upgrade works to an historic Cork City quay, which will also provide flood protection to , should get underway before the end of next year.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Minister urges objectors to 'think twice' before opposing flood relief schemes

Minister urges objectors to 'think twice' before opposing flood relief schemes

According to the OPW, the €30.5m flood defences in Bandon will ensure 392 properties are now protected from potential significant flooding

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

Flood minister hits out at planning system where 'every Tom, Dick and Harry' can object

Flood minister hits out at planning system where 'every Tom, Dick and Harry' can object

Patrick O’Donovan asked: “Are we going to continue to pretend that the current system works or are we going to say no, you need to prove a connection to a place in Ireland to object?"

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

'People in Douglas will no longer have to live in fear every time it rains'

'People in Douglas will no longer have to live in fear every time it rains'

Over 200 homes and businesses in a flood risk zone will be protected as Cork's eighth relief scheme completed

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

Climate change will turn people in Ireland into migrants, says junior minister

Climate change will turn people in Ireland into migrants, says junior minister

Patrick O'Donovan predicts that people will have to leave their homes because of the effects of climate change saying that we need to stop treating it as a problem that is in the distant future.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

Chaotic weather continues as thunderstorm warning issued for entire country

Chaotic weather continues as thunderstorm warning issued for entire country

In Wicklow this afternoon, black smoke was seen billowing from a wind turbine leading to speculation it may have been hit by lightning strikes during the storm

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Supreme Court hears Morrison’s Island flood works would benefit 374 properties in Cork

Supreme Court hears Morrison’s Island flood works would benefit 374 properties in Cork

The appeal by the Save Cork City Community Association relates to whether An Bord Pleanála has the power to request an EIA screening exercise on the works

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Architecture students back legal challenge against Cork City flood defence project

Architecture students back legal challenge against Cork City flood defence project

UCC students support campaign group ahead of its appeal hearing in the Supreme Court in relation to its challenge against the Morrison’s Island public realm upgrade, which includes flood defences

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

Judge reminds OPW of its duty of care following Bandon River relief case

Judge reminds OPW of its duty of care following Bandon River relief case

A judge has criticised the Office of Public Works over flood relief works on the Bandon River, claiming the State body "owes a duty of care" to the Irish people and that it could not just be a case of "getting a chunk of money from the Government".

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022

Supreme Court to hear 'leapfrog' appeal over Cork flood relief measures

Supreme Court to hear 'leapfrog' appeal over Cork flood relief measures

Save Cork City Community Association appealing last year's High Court decision denying group stay on certain flood defence works in the city

Thu, 05 May, 2022

Rising sea levels mean 'rare' severe flooding will become the norm in Cork and Dublin

Rising sea levels mean 'rare' severe flooding will become the norm in Cork and Dublin

Sea levels in Cork have risen by 40cm since 1842, 'a massive amount' for flood events.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2022

'Hard and unpopular decisions' needed after stark UN climate report

'Hard and unpopular decisions' needed after stark UN climate report

"We have tended nationally to focus on mitigation against climate change, rather than resilience, whereas local authorities have done it the other way around," said UCC professor Brian Ó Gallachóir.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022

Campaigners could take Cork flood opposition to the Supreme Court

Campaigners could take Cork flood opposition to the Supreme Court

Planning for the Morrison's Island public realm and flood defence scheme was first granted by An Bord Pleanála in 2019

Tue, 01 Feb, 2022

State concedes in challenge to 'crazy' flood plan for Blackpool

State concedes in challenge to 'crazy' flood plan for Blackpool

Save Our Bride Otters (SOBO) said that the State conceded that there was insufficient public consultation on the flood scheme

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022