Thousands march in Cork town to demand flood protection measures

Organisers of the rally through Midleton seek urgent action to protect homes, businesses, and lives.

Flooding in Midleton, Co Cork, following Storm Babet. Picture: Damien Rytel

Thousands have marched through a Cork town devastated by flooding last October to "scream out" for interim flood protection measures before the next storm season.

Organisers of the rally through Midleton in East Cork, the Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group, said they hope the event sends a clear message to government that they want and need urgent action over the coming months to protect homes, businesses and lives pending the delivery of the €50m Midleton flood relief scheme.