Council issues flood warning as river surge forecast in Cork city

Met Éireann has issued a Level Yellow rain and wind weather warning for Cork, while county council warns of high tides and storm surges

Flooding on Fr Mathew Quay in Cork City centre tonight.

Motorists coming into Cork City centre today have been warned to carefully plan their journey ahead of an anticipated river surge in areas prone to flooding.

Cork City Council was at pains to emphasise that low-lying areas of the city centre that have been historically damaged by flooding would be at risk once again.