Heavy rain sweeping across the south of the country caused flooding in some areas of Cork and Waterford today.

Report shows heavy rain falling in the Patrick Street area of Cork city today.

Cars driving through a flooded road in the county area.

Heavy seas battering the promenade in Bray, County Wicklow.

Sandbags stacked up against local houses to prevent flooding.

Dún Laoghaire off-shore lifeboat bringing Santa Claus to the keepers on the Kish Lighthouse.

Lifeboat rounding the pier in very rough seas.

The reporter is Una O’Hagan.

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