Status Yellow warning still in place since 8am for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo
Cork was worst hit by the flash flooding in areas such as Carrigaline, Dunmanway, Clonakilty and Roches Point. Motorists are urged to take care, especially in Allihies and Castletownbere in West Cork amid reports of debris and fallen trees on the roads.Dublin Fire Brigade warned motorists of poor driving conditions last night, with firefighters responding to an incident on the M50 amid inclement conditions.
A taxi driver in Templelogue in South Dublin also escaped serious injury after a tree fell on to his car while he was driving. In Dungarvan, Co Waterford, a boat broke free from its berth and crashed into the harbour. Members of the Coast Guard arrived at the site last night to inspect the damage. A householder in Cathedral Road on the northside of the city spent much of last night ferrying water away from her front door with a wheelie bin in a bid to avoid serious damage being caused to the property.
An FAI Cup meeting between Galway United and Dublin at the UCD Bowl had to be abandoned at half time last night arising out of waterlogged pitch. Galway were leading 2-0 at half time but the whole match will now be replayed on Monday evening. A large number of GAA matches were also postponed nationwide.In Tralee, the official welcome for the roses to mark the start of the annual Rose of Tralee festival on Friday night which was scheduled for outdoors was moved indoors to the Siamsa Tire theatre.
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