People living in the River Shannon’s flood-risk zones have been urged to engage in the state’s largest-ever flood map consultation process.

Business people and householders may have differing views on Cork City’s €50m flood defence plans, but they’re united in one respect — the Government must ensure insurance companies offer all flood victims renewed cover once the works are completed.

Residents hit by a flash flood for the second time in nine months say they are still at risk of another flood unless urgent action is taken.

Bill Dunlea has seen more than his fair share of floods swamp Blackpool — but he has never seen the village flood as fast as it did on Thursday night.

The people of one of Cork’s most historic communities are taking to the streets as part of a fight to retain their post office.

The battle to save Blackpool post office has begun, writes Eoin English