Storm Frank knocked out power to almost 14,000 properties

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

Swathes of the country were hit by power outages and dangerous flooding of streets and roads, causing damage to homes and businesses and leading to some people being brought to safety as the flood waters rose.

However, Met Éireann moved to dampen speculation that another storm is coming. A spokesperson said that no Storm Gertrude had been so named, though there is the possibility of further low pressure systems arriving in the near future which could bring more bad weather. Short term, more rain is expected, with Met Éireann saying winds will increase in the south with rain developing and pushing northwards.