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The rainfall warning from earlier has been extended to 7 more counties

Met Éireann has a Status Yellow rainfall warning in place for 15 counties in total.

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Apr 16th 2018, 6:50 PM

Batten down the hatches: Storm-force winds batter the country

It’s pretty windy out there this morning.

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Feb 1st 2014, 12:10 PM

Falling debris, veering vehicles and aquaplaning all hazards as storm approaches

Winds gusting 100 to 130 km/h are expect to hit Atlantic counties later tonight.

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Jan 31st 2014, 7:45 AM