Areas of Glounthaune in Cork may be flooded on purpose to protect homes and businesses

The deliberate flooding of a children’s playground to help protect stricken homes and businesses in an east Cork village is under consideration.

Sandbags were ineffective in Glounthaune during the December storm and county councillors demanded action to alleviate serious flooding.

Family homes, a community centre and the Rising Tide restaurant suffered from a torrent flowing down the hill close to the local church.