West Cork hit by flooding after heavy rain

Rosscarberry in West Cork was badly flooded. The N71 road flooded for the second time in three days overnight. Picture: Andy Gibson

Motorists in Cork are being advised to drive with caution following floods at Rosscarbery, Clonakilty, Bantry and Dunmanway.

Cork County Council said its roads department and Fire Service staff have been working through the night to put sandbags in place and divert floodwaters away from the N-71 and surrounding properties.