Thousands left without power while rivers burst banks in stormy conditions

Motorists advised to take extra care with heavy rain forecast in Munster and much of Leinster

Strong winds on Sunday at the Great South Wall and Poolbeg Lighthouse in Dublin amid Met Éireann weather warnings for several counties. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins
Strong winds on Sunday at the Great South Wall and Poolbeg Lighthouse in Dublin amid Met Éireann weather warnings for several counties. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins
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Conor Pope

Conor Pope

Conor Pope is Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Pricewatch Editor
Barry Roche

Barry Roche

Barry Roche is Southern Correspondent of The Irish Times
Simon Bracken

Simon Bracken

Simon Bracken is a journalist at The Irish Times