Further river flooding is expected in parts of the country as an Atlantic storm depression is expected to reach Ireland later today.

The cost of cleaning up and repairing the damage caused by Storm Christine along the Waterford coast in the last fortnight has been conservatively estimated at €3.5m.

WE all know Christmas is a time for catching up with friends and family, even those spending the festive period abroad.

Christine claims another victim as a rescue centre at Ladies Beach sustains 'thousands of euro' worth of damage.

Waves up to 10m high, driven by winds approaching hurricane strength, were bearing down on south and west coastal areas overnight, threatening to compound the devastation of recent days.