Flood relief scheme is announced for Bandon

ONE of the towns worst affected by November’s devastating floods yesterday moved a step closer to a full-scale flood relief scheme.

Junior Minister Martin Mansergh said consultants will be appointed soon to draw up detailed plans for a €10 million project to protect Bandon, in West Cork.

The news came as the neighbouring West Cork town of Skibbereen braced itself yet again last night for further flooding. Army trucks under the command of Commandant Mick Doyle were sent to the town to assist with sandbagging and the movement of any residents affected. It is the second time this week that Army personnel have been sent to Skibbereen.