Nearly 60,000 homes across Ireland are at great risk from flooding thanks to climate change, it has been claimed.
Clare and Louth are reportedly at most risk of both coastal and river flooding, whereas Longford is least likely to be impacted, a study by Gamma revealed.
Feargal O'Neill, CEO of Gamma, said: “Increased flood risk is perhaps the biggest challenge from climate change for Ireland.
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"Analysis like this is of significant value to home owners, local authorities, planners and insurance companies, who require detailed assessment of flood-risk exposure, as we look to the infrastructure being built now to cater for increases in flood risk."
Dubin ranked at the top of the list for the potential damage to most homes at 13,000.
Cork came second with 6,722 homes at risk of damage from the deluge, and Clare came third at 5,273.
