Update: Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened again this morning to assess the impact of significant amounts of rainfall over the past two days.

Mallow Search and Rescue were called into action yesterday after it emerged a person needed help after being cut off by rising floodwaters. Mallow Fire Service assisted and Mallow Search and Rescue launched a rescue boat.

Cork City Council has moved to advise the public that the current severe weather event "is not over".

Lunchtime update: Cork City Council has moved to advise the public that the current severe weather event "is not over".

A number of roads across Cork city and county have already become impassable due to flooding. Cork City Council has tonight stated that the Lee Road has been closed due to flooding and measures are currently being taken to close R569 at Cloghroe.

Cork County Council has taken precautionary measures ahead of a Status Orange Rainfall Warning issued by Met Eireann, closing County Hall as well as putting up flood barriers in Fermoy and Mallow.

Spot flooding has occurred in a number of areas in the city and county as heavy rainfall and strong winds continue to batter Cork. Met Éireann's Status Yellow rainfall and wind warnings will remain in effect until 4pm today.

This morning's tidal flooding in Cork city centre passed with only minor flooding on low lying quays. Staff from Cork City Council had been monitoring the situation, and were on the ground from 5:30am.

Cork City Council is warning that there is a risk of flooding in parts of the city this weekend.   A high astronomical spring tide will occur at 6.

Cork City Council is warning that there is a risk of flooding in parts of the city this weekend.  A high astronomical Spring Tide will occur at 6.

PROGRESS to the much delayed Glashaboy Flood Relief scheme has been welcomed by a Cork TD, who says Glanmire residents have “waited long enough”.

A number of roads in Cork are in very bad condition this morning following the incessant rainfall yesterday. Surface water and flooding are very prevalent around the county. West Cork in particular has been heavily affected.

Just minor flooding was reported in Cork city centre this morning as high tide passed at 6:21am. {element}A small amount of water spilled on to the quays around Morrisson's Island, Probys Quay and Union Quay, but no major floods were reported.

Cork City Council is repeating its call to city centre householders and businesses to ensure they have suitable defences in place tonight due to a significant flood risk tomorrow morning.

Update: The Cloghroe Road (R579) has been closed due to flooding. A Garda spokesperson told The Echo:"I can confirm that the Cloghroe Road has been closed today due to flooding from the River Martin nearby.

SOME businesses in Cork City have shown their support for Save Cork City (SCC) and their attempts to challenge the Morrison’s Island flood defence scheme in the High Court.

CORK business organisations have come together to urge the Save Cork City (SCC) group to conclude their legal challenge to the Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Defence Scheme.

CLOSE to 30 applications have been made for emergency humanitarian funding following flooding in Cork since August.The fund was announced following flooding incidents in west Cork in August, particularly in Skibbereen and Bantry.27 applications have ...

THE Minister in charge of the Office of Public Works (OPW) has renewed his appeal to objectors of the Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Defence Scheme to consider withdrawing their objection.

Cork City Council has said any changes made to the design of the Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Defence Scheme "could delay the project for the city centre by up to five years".

A GOFUNDME campaign for businesses affected by flooding in Cork city has passed €3,200.

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has opened the Emergency Humanitarian Aid Scheme for small business, community, voluntary and sporting bodies in Cork city and county affected by recent flooding.

The group behind legal actions that have delayed the delivery of a flood defence project in Cork city said it will reconsider its actions in the coming days.

The Taoiseach has pledged that the Government will ensure that supports are provided to businesses affected by flooding in Cork.

Discarded carpets piled outside shops and queues of people waiting to enter IT and electrical stores were the scenes in Cork city on Tuesday, following heavy flooding and ahead of the looming lockdown.

UPDATED 1PM:CORK County Council says that extensive tidal flooding across the county has affected towns from Castletownbere to Youghal.

UPDATED 2.45PMREPORTING BY ROISIN BURKE“Enough is enough” in terms of the flood relief scheme that is currently in a judicial review, due to an objection according to Minister for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief Patrick O’Donovan ...

Parts of the city centre have flooded during high tide this evening and there are reports of flooding in other areas of Cork, such as Carrigaline.

Cork City Council have warned that it is highly likely that flooding will occur in the low-lying areas of the city centre this evening. There will be a period of very high astronomical Spring Tides from this evening.

There will be a period of high astronomical Spring tides this Monday October 19 and Tuesday October 20.

THE Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Patrick O’Donovan has reiterated his claim that delivering the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme is a priority for the OPW and the Government.

CORK city, its people and its businesses are at "the greatest level of risk" without adequate flood defences but the cost of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme has risen beyond the initial €140m estimate due to delays.

The Cork South West road network must be prioritised for funding from the Department of Transport, according to a Cork TD.

Five million euros worth of damage in repairs and cleanup has been assessed in Cork County by the Local Authority, caused by the August flooding.

Douglas Councillor Deirdre Forde is seeking a meeting with Irish Water after sewage spilled out onto Rochestown Road following heavy rainfall on Thursday evening.

THE devastating flooding in Bantry and Bandon was highlighted by a visit from the County Mayor Mary Linehan Foley, joined by Minister of State at the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan.

Traffic jams have been reported across Cork following flash flooding from a thunderstorm earlier this afternoon.

URGENT action must be taken to ensure that future flooding in West Cork can be prevented, according to local residents, business owners and politicians. The area has been hit by floods on several occasions in recent weeks.

Residents and traders in Bandon are living in fear of more floods this evening, after the town was devastated by high water levels overnight. Storm Francis brought with it heavy wind and rain which caused flooding in areas across West Cork once again.

Storm Francis has resulted in flooding in many areas of the county, with almost 50 properties affected in Bantry alone.

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan visited Skibbereen on Friday to meet with people affected by Wednesday night’s flooding in the town.

FUNDING will be made available to address the devastation in West Cork as a result of recent floods, according to the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works with responsibility for Flood Relief.

Social welfare supports are to be made available to householders who have been affected by severe flooding in Cork, it has been confirmed.

The Wild Atlantic Way route in West Cork should be among the best roads in the world, according to a hotel manager in the region, who said road closures due to rain is impacting and will continue to impact business in the area.

A WEST Cork TD has said the Government is prepared to support the people of West Cork after severe flood damage following heavy downpours in recent days.

Intense rainfall overnight, coupled with already saturated ground conditions, has resulted in flooding again this morning on the N-71 in Rosscarbery and Connonagh.

DAMAGES estimated to run into millions of euros have devastated West Cork communities and businesses following flash flooding on last night.

The brakes have been put on the Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Defence scheme, as Save Cork City have applied to the High Court for a judicial review of An Bord Pleanála’s decision to approve the works.

NEW images have been released of the proposed Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme (LLFRS). The images show how the scheme will look at key locations in Cork City.

THERE has been a mixed reaction to Cork City Council’s announcement that the Morrison’s Island project is due to get underway, with a detailed design being finalised and a contractor expected to be on-site in early 2021.