'Hundreds of thousands' of euro may be needed to repair damage caused by flooding in Gorey 

According to the council, there was heavy flooding in Gorey, Courtown and surrounding areas, following heavy rainfall this evening. Picture: Andy Gibson

It could cost “hundreds of thousands” of euro to repair the damage caused by unexpectedly heavy rainfall in Wexford on Thursday, the director of services with Wexford County Council has said.

Heavy flooding caused by the rainfall impact homes and businesses as well as causing traffic chaos in Gorey.