Over a hundred people are being evacuated from their homes in Listowel, in what's being described as the worst flooding in the area in over 50 years.
It’s after the water from the River Feale has breached its banks at Bridge Road following Storm Bert.
Met Éireann are reporting that the river exceeded its highest level in 20 years overnight.
Jimmy Moloney is Cathaoirleach of Listowel Municipal District and a resident of the Bridge Road area in the town.
The Fianna Fáil councillor says four estates have been flooded:
Householders affected by Storm Bert are being advised that support is available through the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
Any homeowner affected by severe weather can contact the Department of Social Protections emergency Community Welfare Service - on https://www.gov.ie/en/service/12e880-humanitarian-assistance-scheme-swa/?referrer=https://www.gov.ie/has/
Meanwhile, Enterprise Minister Peter Burke say government supports will be provided to any businesses damaged in the storm.
