Talk:2008 Ireland floods

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Did you know... that the 2008 Irish flash floods submerged one of the busiest roads in Northern Ireland under six metres of water?

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Submerged?

Latest comment: 16 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Saying that Belfast and Dublin were 'submerged' makes it sound like they were both completely underwater which, as far as I am aware, was not the case. --Helenalex (talk) 00:03, 21 August 2008 (UTC)Reply

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Latest comment: 16 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Perhaps some pictures and maps [showing the counties/towns/areas in Dublin & Belfast affected] would be appropriate? 86.155.110.236 (talk) 17:13, 2 September 2008 (UTC)Reply

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