Community pulls together to ensure it’s business as usual in Clonakilty

A massive community effort to tackle the aftermath of the flood helped restore relative order to Clonakilty within hours.

Behind closed doors, homes and businesses were devastated, but for many visitors unaware of the chaos it was business as usual yesterday in the West Cork town.

Dignitaries gathered at Spiller’s Lane — a torrent of flowing water 18 hours before — for the launch of the town as an official Jungle City destination.