Storm Francis: 'We've questions to be answered' after flooding overwhelms defences in Cork

Damaged main street in Bantry, west Cork following severe flooding. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

There has been widespread damage in parts of West Cork after heavy rainfall left roads and properties flooded.

Bantry and Bandon were among the towns in Cork worst hit by flooding last night due to the heavy rain brought by Storm Francis.