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Camlough assesses flood damage as village prepares for Storm Ciarán

Residents in a County Armagh village have spent the day dealing with the aftermath of devastating flooding.

31 October 2023 · 22:24 UTC

Residents in the County Armagh village of Camlough have been dealing with the aftermath of severe flooding. Main Street in Camlough was closed due to flooding, forcing motorists to abandon their cars and causing damage to homes and businesses.

In anticipation of Storm Ciarán's arrival, some residents assessed the damage. Camlough Rovers FC, which has a 3G pitch often used by youth teams and children's parties, experienced significant flooding, raising concerns about potential irreparable damage.

Local resident Gary Murphy had to call the fire service to rescue his three stranded horses from rising floodwaters. Many in the village faced unexpected flooding, causing damage to their homes, and further concerns have arisen with the impending storm.