Killarney: Damage being assessed after ‘significant’ flash floods

The council said some 30mm of rain fell in one hour alone, causing very “significant flooding on roads throughout the town”.

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Kerry County Council Flooding shows cars submerged and a flooded road Kerry County Council
Parts of Killarney were flooded

About 57mm of rain fell in a four-hour period during flash floods in a town in County Kerry and the fire service deployed pumps to clear one road of surface water.

Kerry County Council crews are assessing the impact of the flooding in Killarney on Thursday evening.

Council staff, the Kerry Fire Service and the Kerry Civil Defence attended the scene at about 19:00 local time.

The council said some 30mm of rain fell in one hour alone, and this caused very “significant flooding on roads throughout the town,” with many roads impassable for a time.

Kerry County Council said it was liaising with properties impacted by the flooding and will provide any assistance required.

The Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre will remain closed over the weekend and until further notice because of flood damage and the need for a thorough assessment.

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