Flood barrier retailer almost sold out of stock as storms continue

At least one person is making hay while it pours: One of the country’s main retailers of flood barriers.

Noel Phelan, the owner and operator of Floodgate Ireland, said he is running out of stock, having been “inundated” with calls in the past month.

“I have an earache from the phone calls,” he said from his firm’s office in Limerick. “I am virtually out of flood barriers.” However, he still has flood bags.