Dear listers. Have just heard from a friend in Bandon that the town is almost devastated, especially in South Main St area. Shoulder-high floodwater in Bridge St (central town) and 150 Gardai had to be evacuated from their premises in Weir St. Some shops had windows blown out by the force of the water. You can see information and pictures at: http://www.bandon.ie/blogspot/2009/11/bandon-flooding-causes-havoc.html and http://kilbrogan.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/bandon-flooding/ Regards, Patsy - New Zealand Website: http://www.loanegenealogy.webs.com