Cold snap ends but yellow rain warning issued for Cork, Kerry and three more counties

Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Galway and Mayo can expect heavy rain overnigh and on Monday morning. Picture: Dan Linehan

Temperatures are predicted to rise up to 12C across the country today, drawing the cold snap to an official close.

Across the country, highest temperatures of 5C to 8C are expected in Ulster and the mercury hitting highs of 8C to 12C in the south.