Big freeze set to return in the wake of Storm Bert 

As parts of the country are still mopping up after Storm Bert, cold weather looks set to return for the start of the week, with Met Éireann predicting freezing overnight temperatures in places.

Cork can expect to see sunny spells and scattered blustery showers throughout tomorrow, with the national weather forecaster warning that there is a chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms in afternoon temperatures of 9C to 10C.

Showers are likely to be confined to western and northern coastal counties tomorrow night, with long, clear spells developing.

Frost and some icy patches are likely to develop as temperatures fall to between -2C and 2C in light-to-moderate south-west or variable breezes, while patches of mist and fog are also likely.

On Tuesday, there is a chance of patchy rain and drizzle developing towards evening, with highest daytime temperatures of 6C to 8C

Frost and fog

Frost and fog will develop in many areas overnight, with lowest temperatures of -3C to 2C.Wednesday could see a foggy start but expect spells of wintry sunshine, with afternoon temperatures of 3C to 7C.

Wednesday should see another dry and cold night, with frost and icy patches, and lowest temperatures of -3C to 1C.

Rain and drizzle are expected to return on Thursday, with highest afternoon temperatures of 5C to 10C.

The weather should turn a bit milder but more unsettled for polling day on Friday, with rain and showers expected over the weekend.

Cost of Storm Bert being counted

Meanwhile, the costs of Storm Bert were still being counted across Co Cork after widespread flooding, transport disruption, and several power outages.

A spokesperson for Cork County Council said today that its incident response phase had ended and the clean-up stage was under way.

Flood defences were erected in Mallow and Fermoy over the weekend and the N72 Fermoy Bridge was closed to traffic for a number of hours today but was later reopened.

In Mallow, the N72 Park Road remained closed.

West Cork saw significant flooding on the N71 between Innishannon and Bandon, and the road was also closed for a time but was re-opened earlier today..

The council said motorists were advised that road conditions remained challenging across the county due to standing water and debris as well as fallen trees and branches, with some local roads remaining closed.

The Department of Social Protection has advised that the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will be available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected by Storm Bert.