From Storm Chandra floods at the beginning of the year to eight weeks of drought, Wicklow has experienced two very different water extremes. Our SpongeWorks project explores how working with natural processes can help build more resilient catchments.

The EU Horizon-funded Spongeworks project launched in Aughrim, Co. Wicklow, bringing communities together to explore nature-based solutions for flooding, drought and climate resilience in the Avoca catchment.

The Aughrim SpongeWorks project launch event was cancelled amid Storm Chandra flooding. Dr Mary Bourke joined RTÉ Prime Time to speak about the importance of nature-based flood resilience.