Parts of the country have been affected by flooding as Storm Brian makes landfall.
In Limerick the River Shannon has overflowed with emergency crews being deployed while flooding in other areas of the south and west have also been reported.
A status orange wind warning remains in place for many coastal areas with gusts of over 130 kilometres an hour expected.
Limerick councillor Daniel Butler has given an update on the areas which have been worst affected:
Podcast: Play in new window | Download