Floods left Newry business in ‘absolute mess’, owner says
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Newry business owner has voiced his devastation after floods left his livelihood in an “absolute mess”. “We came in about 11pm last night and weren’t expecting it to be anything like this, and it’s an absolute mess,” he said. “Unfortunately, I spent a lot of money three weeks ago getting new flooring in the business, and it’s all a waste. “We got a lot of stuff upstairs and I’m really appreciative of the three guys who came in with me, and that shows the type of characters they are, that they were willing to come in and give me a hand.” Mr McCartan said it will have a significant financial impact for him and the family business, adding insurance companies won’t cover for flooding in Newry.
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