Lord mayor offers aid to flood victims

THE lord mayor of Cork is to co-ordinate financial aid to families who have suffered considerable loss from the November 19/20 flood.

Councillor Dara Murphy has urged people in need of cash to write to his office in Cork City Hall “so families can have a proper Christmas”.

People affected by the worst flood in living memory are being urged to contact him, even if they live in the county. People have been very generous with donating clothing and equipment. But what we need now is money,” Mr Murphy said. He launched the project yesterday in the presence of aid agencies, some of which have already set up bank accounts for donations.