Farmers around the country are joining forces with the Irish Red Cross in manning pumps to divert flood waters.

Hundreds of acres of farm land are under-water this morning - after over a week of heavy rainfall and worsening conditions.

Orange weather warnings remain in place with up to 50 millimetres of rain expected to fall today.

The worst affected areas are expected to be in counties Clare, Cork and Kerry.

Tom Turley Chairman of the IFA Flood Project team says his members are under particular pressure:

Clare County Council is operating an Emergency Helpline for anyone affected by flooding within the local authority boundary.

Senior Engineer Paul Moroney says people should get in touch if they need assistance:

Brian Farrell from the Road Safety Authority, has this advice for people driving in treacherous and wet roads: