Support fund announced for flood-hit businesses in Bantry and Fermoy

The scheme will provide up to €20,000 for businesses and sports clubs in Bantry and Fermoy

Sandbags piled up in Bantry, Co Cork which flooded after Storm Barra hit Ireland. Picture: PA

A humanitarian fund for businesses and sports clubs affected by flooding in Cork last week will open today.

The scheme, to be announced by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, will provide up to €20,000 for businesses and sports clubs in Bantry and Fermoy under the scheme to be administered by the Irish Red Cross (IRC).