Workers dam off road in Glanmire to prevent flooding after mattress blocked culvert

On Wednesday flooding from Storm Babet meant cars were abandoned on streets, with water gushing past their windows and some roads remain closed

The actions of Sorensen in Glanmire during the flooding helped prevent major flooding in the town. The engineering company are currently working on the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme in the town and were able to divert flood water away from Hazelwood Shopping Centre. Picture: Larry Cummins

A mattress, a pink scooter and a baby’s cot were some of the items that blocked a culvert and caused major flooding during heavy rainfall in Glanmire on Wednesday.

The devastating deluge left stoic locals dealing — once again — with the grim clean-up.