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Limerick and Cork hit by major flash floods overnight

Around 3,000 households are without electricity this morning following a major flash flood in Limerick overnight.

Limerick and Cork hit by major flash floods overnight

Fri, 01 Aug, 2008 - 08:14

Around 3,000 households are without electricity this morning following a major flash flood in Limerick overnight.

The River Arra in Newcastle West burst its banks after heavy rains, leaving the local ESB station submerged in water.

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