PICS: A host of GAA pitches in the north have been obliterated by biblical flooding

A day for the ducks.

There was torrential rain in many parts of the country on Tuesday night, but it appears that the North of Ireland suffered the most. Severe flooding was reported in Tyrone, Donegal and Derry and other places up north. Malin Head in Donegal recorded 40mm of rain on Tuesday, but some areas have received up to 80mm of rainfall. The Beragh Red Knights GAA club in Tyrone were subject to some severe downpours, and some serious damage was done to their pitch and clubhouse. When it rains it pours. https://twitter.com/RyanMcAleerUH/status/900269264849952768 The pavillion is submerged in water, while the pitch on the far side is also severely waterlogged. It wasn't the only GAA pitch in the north to suffer. Drumquin GAA club will also have a few ducks to clear before they play their next game. https://twitter.com/mcullenpics/status/900103491183673344 The Institute football grounds in Derry have a temporary swimming pool instead of a pitch. https://twitter.com/_fergusduffy_/status/900275383597137920 The football pitch was passing their problems onto the rugby one. https://twitter.com/MarkMcFadden/status/900278903813615616 The drainage systems up north will be tested to the max. Carrickmore GAA club in Tyrone wasn't spared either as their pitch and gym were ruined. https://twitter.com/RyanMcAleerUH/status/900287352060489728 It was a damaging night.