VIDEO: Bandon crisis sees community spirit kick in after Storm Frank hits

In times of crises, unsung heroes emerge.

That was the view of the Irish Red Cross national secretary Barry O’Donovan, as an estimated 60-70 businesses in Bandon today count the costs of the storm and resulting flood damage.

While the costs were being assessed, it was the value of people’s community spirit that counted most, as townspeople, traders, fire crews, and local contractors worked to support each other.