Status Yellow warnings are also in place across many counties.

Met Eireann has issued a 12-hour Status Orange rain warning, with heavy rain, flooding and dangerous winds expected from an approaching Atlantic storm. A separate Status Yellow warning is also in place, with widespread rain, strong winds and difficult travel conditions anticipated across Ireland on Sunday.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford for tomorrow.

The alert is in place for a 24-hour period, beginning midnight on Sunday.

Met Eireann warned there would be some flooding, dangerous driving conditions and poor visibility for these counties

A Status Orange rain warning has been issued for counties Cork and Waterford, with Met Éireann warning that heavy rain will lead to dangerous driving conditions.

Persistent rain will be experienced in the affected counties, with Met Eireann warning of the risk of localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions