Storm Bella is approaching the country.
A status yellow wind and rain warning will come into effect from 3 O'Clock this afternoon until the early hours of tomorrow morning.
Met Eireann issued them as Storm Bella approaches the country, bringing persistent heavy rain and strong winds.
Wind speeds of up to 65km/hr are expected, with gusts reaching between 90 to 110km/hr in places.
The combination of strong winds, high waves and a storm surge means there is a risk of coastal flooding along the west coast.
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