Residents and businesses in Blackpool fear for their homes and businesses
Residents and businesses in Blackpool have hit out at the lack of flood prevention works in the village. It's feared any heavy rain in the coming months could lead to further flooding due to the lack of progression on promised works. There's also frustration among villagers over a commitment to analyse the potential for holding back the Glen river in the event of flooding which they say has been pushed back. Speaking to RedFM News Tadhg O'Leary of the Blackpool Flood Committee says very little has progress has been made: Click here to PLAY audio
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