The Lee Road in Cork has been closed this evening, although the city centre appears to have avoided any major flooding.
CORK CITY: Due to flooding, the Lee Rd has been closed near the Waterworks. Gardaí are at the scene. https://t.co/xIOpAb4ktr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) December 7, 2015
It was revealed earlier today that the ESB would release water from its hydroelectric dam in Co Cork.
Statement from #Cork city council #flood #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/BUlsdREZCA
— Eoin English (@EoinBearla) December 7, 2015
There had been fears that the Kingsley hotel, located on the Carrigrohane Road, may fall victim to the flooding.
The building was severely damaged in a previous flood.
From @KingsleyHotel over to St Annes pic.twitter.com/zKU7asFGWI
— Dee Mac (@RunDmcCork) December 7, 2015
However, the five-star hotel reassured customers that it was business as usual.
@RunDmcCork @OliviaTrought thanks for the tweet. All fine here, serving dinner in our bistro and fishers bar tonight.
— The Kingsley (@KingsleyHotel) December 7, 2015
The adjoinging Lee Fields area remains significantly flooded, however.
The view from the city end of the Lee Rd across the flooding river to the .@KingsleyHotel & .@Corkcoco HQ #Cork pic.twitter.com/LlpAzfc6bk
— Eoin English (@EoinBearla) December 7, 2015
A flood risk remains, but it is thought that the city centre will not be significantly impacted.
Southerly gales continue tonight with rain hitting already saturated ground. Continued flood risk ⚠️
— Deric Ó h'Artagáin (@deric_hartigan) December 7, 2015pic.twitter.com/XIBec2zStW
Elsewhere, in Bandon, organisers have hailed the turnout as residents protested the lack of prevention measures after recent floods caused significant damage in the Co Cork town.
Tonight's protest in #Bandon What a turnout! I am so proud! pic.twitter.com/rXi4AQw55z
— Chapel Steps (@ChapelSteps) December 7, 2015