OPW to fast-track Clonakilty flood work

The OPW says its fast-tracking of the Clonakilty flood relief works will mean it will have “a preferred solution” finalised by next summer.

However, locals, who last night were sandbagging their homes and businesses following further Met Éireann alerts, want interim measures to protect their properties in the meantime.

On Jun 28, 70 houses and over 100 businesses were seriously flooded in the town, which has experienced two floods since.