Fire and flood specialist Kevin Kelly said the devastation caused by last week’s flooding is different from what he has previously seen. His team is working on around 100 homes in Aughrim in Co Wicklow, Enniscorthy in County Wexford and Rathfarnham in Dublin city. “It’s a miracle, miracle, that nobody drowned in it”. The strength of the flood water also meant it left a lot more “filth and mud and dirt” than usual in people’s homes. However, he said he has been surprised to find many of the people he has dealt with are “relaxed” about the situation.

Source: Irish Independent February 04, 2026 16:50 UTC