Huge clean-up operation under way as Ophelia leaves trail of destruction

A massive clean-up operation is under way across Cork City after Ophelia left a trail of destruction.

Hurricane-force winds gusting up to 155km/h at Roche’s Point and at Cork Airport battered the city, with roofs ripped from buildings, schools, and sports stadiums.

Several city buildings suffered extensive structural damage but low-lying areas of the city centre escaped flooding when high tide passed without incident around 4pm.