Heavy wind and rain is expected.
The midlands will be hit with very heavy rain, spot flooding and strong winds this weekend.
Two national status yellow warnings have been issued as Storm Ciara approaches.
A wind warning comes into effect from 9 o'clock tomorrow morning until midnight on Sunday.
And a rain warning will be in place from midday tomorrow until 3 o'clock on Sunday.
Offaly's Cathal Nolan, from Ireland's Weather Channel, says Sunday will be the worst for wind.
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