Clonakilty’s streets are lined with brightly coloured houses, bringing life to the area. And it boasts a number of live music pubs, such as De Barra's Folk Club, Shanley's Music Bar, and O'Donovans.

'After a fabulous day exploring just some of what the area has to offer, we decided there and then that we would be back to visit the stunning town sooner rather than later' ...

Clonakilty mayor Cionnaith Ó Súilleabháin advised residents to be “as prepared” as possible for future flash flooding. “Sandbags, flood barriers, anything to protect properties.