Pensioner airlifted to safety after homes flood

An elderly woman had to be airlifted to safety today after homes and businesses were evacuated during freak floods.

Pensioner airlifted to safety after homes flood
Fri, 01 Aug, 2008 - 10:32

An elderly woman had to be airlifted to safety today after homes and businesses were evacuated during freak floods.

Thousands of households are without electricity in Newcastle West, Co Limerick, since the River Arra burst its banks in the early hours of this morning.

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