‘I think they put wildlife ahead of the people’ – families tell of losing their homes to Lough Funshinagh flooding

Five families had to abandon their homes as water surged

Ballagh residents discuss the impacts of local flooding

Eavan Murray

Ellie McLaughlin knew she couldn’t wait another minute as the water inched ever closer.

It was 2am but she had no choice as she needed to wake her three young children up and evacuate them from their home.