Irish Red Cross helps more than 40 flood-hit households

The Irish Red Cross has helped more than 40 Cork households affected by last month’s massive flood.

The humanitarian organisation launched an appeal in the days after the Jun 28 flood to help residents in Douglas, Clonakilty, Blackpool, Glanmire and Ballyvolane whose homes had been damaged.

Its secretary general, Donal Forde, said people responded generously and, as of last week, the flood fund stood at €40,000.