Aid funds and more flooding on the way for many towns

Businesses in Bandon and elsewhere which were struck by flooding last weekend could have thousands of euro in financial aid by the end of next week — even as they brace themselves for more potential flooding this weekend.

Met Éireann has warned that tomorrow and Sunday will bring very wet weather conditions, and while the expected rainfall will not be as pronounced as that experienced last weekend — nor be as windy — the combination of already wet fields and spring tides mean some areas flooded last weekend could see a repeat.

Among them is Bandon, arguably the worst hit by Storm Desmond.