What did the Sinn Fein councillor Willie Clarke say about the Mourne Mountains flood?

The Sinn Fein councillor Willie Clarke described "a river running down the roads" after heavy rain on the Mourne Mountains, and said the community spirit "saved loads of houses from being flooded".

How did the local residents in Co Down respond to the Mourne Mountains flood?

Neighbors on Tullybrannigan Road and nearby streets were out from the early hours armed with shovels and sandbags, working to keep the floodwater away from people's homes, which Clarke described as "really amazing".

What was the impact of the Mourne Mountains flood in Co Down?

While two homes were reported as flooded, the community spirit in the region is credited with saving many more homes from the deluge, with over 900 sandbags used to protect the homes.

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Neighbors Rally to Protect Homes from Mourne Mountains Flood Disaster

20 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Neighbors worked through the night to keep floodwaters away from homes
Over 900 sandbags used to combat flooding caused by heavy rain
Debris from the mountains blocked drains, worsening the situation

Neighbors Rally to Protect Homes from Mourne Mountains Flood Disaster

On October 18th, 2025, heavy rain in the Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland's Co Down region led to a flood disaster that was averted thanks to the quick action of local residents. According to Sinn Fein councillor Willie Clarke, a "river running down the roads" threatened to inundate homes in the Tullybrannigan Road area.

However, neighbors sprang into action from the early hours of the morning, armed with shovels and sandbags to keep the floodwaters at bay. Clarke described their efforts as "really amazing", with over 900 sandbags used to protect the homes. The debris washed down from the mountains also blocked drains, causing "more havoc", but the low tide helped the rainwater disperse.