Angry Clonmelians await action

The people of Clonmel will only believe Government promises of a flood prevention scheme when it is up and running, writes John Murphy.

THE glow and warmth of an open fire provided the perfect backdrop for a friendly game of cards in the Emigrants Rest.

The setting was in stark contrast to that of less than two months ago when the popular Old Bridge pub was submerged in water as Clonmel suffered yet again from the severe flooding that has targeted the South Tipperary town on such a frequent basis over the years.