Sherkin saw rainfall double in August as country lashed by storms and downpours

Storm Ellen in full force in Garretstown, Co Cork Picture: Michael Prior

August will be remembered most for the rain that fell almost relentlessly during the month as well as Storm Ellen and Storm Francis that followed each other across the country.

Rainfall was above average nearly everywhere, according to Met Éireann, but Sherkin Island in West Cork stood out with its rainfall more than doubling.