Glanmire residents 'held hostage' by the threat of further flooding

Calls for emergency funding and action to prevent further damage

Lauren McEvoy, left, with her mum Aisling McEvoy (right) and Aisling Humphreys (centre). Aisling McEvoy's Vision of Beauty salon at the rear of her residential premises is temporarily closed due to flood damage. She had a visit from young Aisling with a note saying ‘Sorry about what happened’. Picture: Larry Cummins

Fear of further flooding is holding a Cork community “hostage” after waves of dirty water washed into their houses, causing hundreds of thousands of euros in damage last week.

Local residents in Glanmire, Co Cork, are now demanding emergency funding, “urgent action” and “immediate protection” from further flooding.