Battles fought to stop waters

Householders and businesspeople prepared for the worst last night as rising sea and river waters threatened many areas along the south-east coast, as well as some flood-prone towns and villages inland.

High tides and storm surges threatened to overpower areas like New Ross; parts of Waterford City; Tramore, Dungarvan, Passage East, and Cheekpoint in Co Waterford; Ballyhack and Arthurstown in Co Wexford; and other outlying districts.