Storm Barra: National Emergency Group gives update on 'major disruption'

A giant wave crashing over Fenit Pier on the outskirts of Tralee today. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Storm Barra has already caused major disruption including a “significant coastal flooding event” in Bantry, the National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) has said.

At a press briefing, officials said the worst is already over for some areas - such as the risk of flooding in Cork city - but the risk is still high for many others, with the Status Red warning set to take effect in Clare this afternoon.