Storm Babet floods cause extensive damage in Glanmire as residents scramble to protect homes

Engineering firm that was working on flood defences springs into action and helps prevent even more damage in Glanmire

Pumps and sand bags at the ready in Glanmire Co Cork as floods caused by Storm Babet hit on Wednesday. Pictures: Eddie O'Hare

An engineering company which was working on a multi-million euro flood defence project, helped to prevent even more damage in Glanmire as flood waters from Storm Babet threatened to spill downhill into the town centre.

Sorensen Engineering was working on the scheme — promised 11 years ago when Glanmire was badly flooded — when Storm Babet swept across the county, bringing over a month’s rain in a 24-hour period.