Midleton residents whose homes were devastated in floods say they feel forgotten

Businesses could receive up to €100,000 but residents of estates such as Beechwood say they feel ‘invisible’ after Storm Babet

One of the residents of flood-devastated Beechwood Drive in Midleton is Emily Halihan: ‘The only thing we have saved from 77 years of memories was a single chair.’ she says. Picture: Chani Anderson

Homeowners of an East Cork housing estate have told how they feel like the forgotten faces following the destruction of Storm Babet, with many facing uncertain futures after losing everything they cherish.

Homes across Beechwood Drive in Midleton were besieged by rushing floodwaters that engulfed their homes from all sides within minutes, completely destroying the downstairs.