Glanmire to get €8m flood relief scheme

An €8m flood relief scheme has been earmarked for a Cork satellite town in which over 60 homes and businesses were devastated by torrential rain four years ago.

Earth embankments and walls are part of an Office of Public Works plan to safeguard Glanmire where residential and commercial premises alongside the Glashaboy river sustained flood damage.

Minister with responsibility for the OPW, Sean Canny will detail the plans later this month.