ruined

Many found buildings cleaved in half, crushed cars and ruined towns.

Becky Lyons, who runs Pawesome Pet Shop, said she faced "carnage" after the floods hit her store and some of her Christmas stock has been ruined.

Mr Byrne said his brother's belongings, such as photos and items left over from his school days, were ruined - except for some set aside in a small suitcase.

"For it to be ruined again within four years, we’re absolutely gutted," she said.

Two voices from another table, however, said that I had “ruined their meal” and “you should leave”.