Floods feared as rainstorms hit country

Many parts of Ireland have been subject to rain and strong winds today, with some areas experiencing gale-force gusts.

Many parts of Ireland have been subject to rain and strong winds today, with some areas experiencing gale-force gusts.

Met Éireann issued a flood warning this evening, saying it will be wet and very windy over night.

"The rain will continue across Ulster, Connacht and much of north Leinster tonight with some heavy falls, and accompanied by strong easterly winds," it said.

Met Éireann warned there will be easterly gales or strong gales on all Irish Coastal Waters and on the Irish Sea.

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