Ireland weather: Status yellow warnings for 11 counties amid rain and strong wind

New Year’s Eve revelers and January 1st swimmers should expect showers, says Met Éireann

Met Éireann said gusts of up to 53kph were provisionally recorded on Thursday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Met Éireann said gusts of up to 53kph were provisionally recorded on Thursday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
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