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This Irish wakeboarder made the most of the floods caused by Storm Desmond

David O’Caoimh had some fun in Cork after the River Lee breached its banks.
12.30pm, 8 Dec 2015
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David O'Caoimh wakeboarding Cork O'Caoimh showing off his skills in Cork.

STORM DESMOND HAS wreaked havoc around the country over the past week.

But when heavy rainfall resulted in flooding in Cork as the River Lee burst its banks, Ireland’s top wakeboarder David O’Caoimh decided to take advantage of the rare opportunity.

The 21-year-old Dubliner went winching on Sunday and captured it on video.

He wrote on his Facebook page: “When Cork floods, I wakeboard. Thank you #StormDesmond”

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    Jamie
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    May 23rd 2017, 9:01 AM

    The real special one

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    The Chameleon
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    May 23rd 2017, 11:15 AM

    @Jamie: When he has 4 he is special until then Judas is the special one !

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    Kurt Barlow
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    May 23rd 2017, 11:48 AM

    @Jamie: Why not try and congratulate one of your own first Alan before you troll . Well done Chris Hughton !!

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    William Boland
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    May 23rd 2017, 10:55 AM

    Yes, he has done well, but I think he can only truly be judged next year. The advantage of only playing once a week was incredible. With that, and not sustaining any major injuries, no team in the league made less changes to its starting 11 week in week out. So, luck definitely had its part to play.

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    Irishoversea
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    May 23rd 2017, 11:09 AM

    @William Boland: still done amazing especially if they win FA cup. I think not playing Europe did help but clubs like Liverpool didn’t play in Europe and they didn’t treat

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    Irishoversea
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    May 23rd 2017, 11:11 AM

    Threaten to win anything this season.. so massive credit to Conte..

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    May 23rd 2017, 4:54 PM

    Conte deserves the award for turning Chelsea around and making them into the formidable force, the real challenge starts next season, with champions league included

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