Donegal families left homeless by devastating flood

Dozens of families have been left homeless, businesses ruined, and bridges washed away after devastating flooding on the Inishowen Peninsula in Co Donegal.

Donegal families left homeless by devastating flood
Thu, 24 Aug, 2017 - 01:00
Stephen Maguire

More than 33mm of rain fell in less than two hours late on Tuesday evening.

The deluge left a trail of destruction across towns and villages dotted along the remote north-western region.

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