'Manholes were blown out of the ground': Tralee deluge thought to be once in 250-year event

'I really haven't experienced anything like it,' said Mayor of Tralee, Mikey Sheehy, adding that the level of thunder and lightning was off the charts

Saturday's events are not something that anyone could have planned for, said Mikey Sheehy. Picture: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus

The people of Tralee are still taking stock of the damage caused by last Saturday's unprecedented flooding.

Most businesses were able to reopen their doors today and more look set to open tomorrow. A small number, however, have sustained damage following the torrential rain at the weekend.