Enjoy the much more settled conditions because they may not last long

A front is expected to move up the South Island on Tuesday.

Several roads have been impacted as a result of localised surface water flooding

Rain, beginning early in Connacht and Munster, will gradually move eastwards throughout the day.

Status Orange weather warnings are coming into effect for three counties while another four have Status Yellow warnings today - Met Eireann have warned of harsh conditions

Most of the country is in for a wet and miserable Saturday, with the southwest enduring the worst of the downpours

Orange and Yellow weather warnings are set to come into effect throughout various counties over the weekend

Swathes of the nation are set to be lashed with heavy rain

Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team met on Thursday night and says its crews will be sent to inspect key high-risk areas.

Orange and Yellow rain warnings have already been issued to countries in the south and in the west.

A Status Orange rain warning has come into effect for Counties Cork and Kerry and another in Waterford scheduled to begin from midday with Met Éireann warning of "very heavy and persistent rain" in parts.

A Status Orange rain warning has been issued for Counties Cork, Kerry and Waterford with Met Éireann warning of "very heavy and persistent rain" in parts.