‘Soul-destroying’ for Downpatrick businesses as floods clean-up begins

Business owners in Downpatrick described the devastation caused by recent flooding as ‘soul-destroying’ as they were finally able to enter their premises (Liam McBurney/PA)

Business owners in Downpatrick described the devastation caused by recent flooding as “soul-destroying” as they were finally able to enter their premises.

Heavy rain last week caused the nearby River Quoile to burst its banks and saw some buildings flooded almost to their roofs.