Fermoy flood defences protected more than 90 properties from damage

A handful of businesses and homes were hit when flooding occurred on February 24, but it could have been much worse, council officials have claimed

A Fermoy town council sign partly submerged in the floodwater of the River Blackwater in Fermoy after February's floods. Picture: Dan Linehan

A report on recent flooding in a North Cork town has revealed 92 properties would have been seriously damaged if its €37.5m flood defences hadn't worked.

However, some businesses and a private house were hit due to a pumping malfunction which could occur in other towns if not addressed.