Killarney experiences worst flooding 'in a generation' after heavy overnight rain
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- A Status Yellow rain warning for several counties expired at 6am, while Kerry County Council reported "torrential downpours" and flooding in parts of the county.S1
- Homes, businesses and major roads were hit after intense rainfall caused widespread flooding across Killarney on Thursday eveningS2
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Killarney experiences worst flooding 'in a generation' after heavy overnight rain
A Status Yellow rain warning for several counties expired at 6am, while Kerry County Council reported "torrential downpours" and flooding in parts of the county.
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'Worst in a lifetime': Killarney hit with flash flooding after torrential rain
Homes, businesses and major roads were hit after intense rainfall caused widespread flooding across Killarney on Thursday evening
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Published Aug 28, 2026
What to know
- A Status Yellow rain warning for several counties expired at 6am, while Kerry County Council reported "torrential downpours" and flooding in parts of the county.S1
- Homes, businesses and major roads were hit after intense rainfall caused widespread flooding across Killarney on Thursday eveningS2
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'Worst in a lifetime': Killarney hit with flash flooding after torrential rain
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