Forget the hundreds of homes and businesses across the country which have been ruined because of the recent flooding.

Homeowners and businesses across Cork were yesterday recovering from Storm Frank’s fallout — and bracing themselves for further hardship.

Met Éireann last night issued a yellow rainfall warning for Cork and Kerry, saying rain was expected today and overnight, but should turn more showery during Saturday morning.

This video, taken December 29, shows water being blown upwards from Glencar Waterfall in Leitrim.

Minister of State at the Office of Public Works has said that it is a "reality" that flood relief schemes take a number of years to deliver.

Update 4pm:Gardaí have issued a revised traffic plan for the Cork county area in response to continuing issues with flooding.

Flood-hit areas are facing more misery with further heavy rain due at least into the middle of next week, followed by another round of rising river levels and many more weeks of cleaning up ahead.

Some East Cork families will be seeing in 2016 in five-star accommodation after their homes were swamped by flood waters, while eels were yesterday swimming down streets in Midleton as Storm Frank took its toll on the region.

Every emotion was tested yesterday in some West Cork towns as Storm Frank left an indelible mark on businesses, homes and the community at large.

The effects of Storm Frank are still being felt following the latest severe weather event to lash the country.

The Kerry Mountain rescue Team is urging hill-walkers to heed weather warnings and not to venture out at this time.

About 1,000 homes and businesses nationwide will be without power overnight as ESB crews try to restore power to areas hit by Storm Frank.

Two Government ministers responsible for solving Ireland's floods crisis have denied Taoiseach Enda Kenny has shown a lack of leadership throughout the crisis by failing to visit areas devastated by the winter storms.

The ESB has said crews are working to restore power to approximately 14,000 homes and businesses following Storm Frank.

A round-up of the scenes of destruction and devastation taken from around the country.

Sixteen thousand homes and businesses are without power following high winds this morning and last night.

The National Emergency Co-ordination group met in Dublin earlier to discuss the reoccurring flooding.

Our reporters have been out around Cork city and county recording the aftermath of Storm Frank. Here's what they captured.

Geraldine Quinlivan broke down in tears as her dogs Lucky and Sandy were brought to her car on dry land, and away from their home surrounded by floodwater.

Large parts of Ireland are braced for another winter battering amid fears Storm Frank will trigger fresh flooding and inflict further storm damage.

A number of towns and villages are on high alert for flooding as Storm Frank makes landfall.

Storm Frank is due to make landfall this lunchtime today - with efforts underway throughout the country to protect as many homes as possible.

Storm Frank will be in full flow today and tomorrow as forecasters warn that the rest of the week will be a washout with storms, severe flooding and high winds expected.

A family of six, who abandoned their home in the floods nearly three weeks ago, say they are likely to spend New Years Eve scattered across relatives' homes.

People are being encouraged to enjoy the brief reprieve from the relentless rain today as more wet and windy weather is on the way.