Met Eireann issues severe weather warning

Met Eireann has issued a severe weather warning for today and tomorrow with winds expected to reach up to 140 kilometres per hour in places.

Parts of Connacht and Ulster will be worst affected with flooding likely along coastal counties.

Motorists are being advised to watch out for fallen debris and trees on roads.

The stormy weather throughout today means pedestrians need to take extra care and wear high visibility fluorescent clothing.

Noel Brett from The Road Safety Authority said: "We've had an appalling 48 hours on Irish roads, so really just double the appeal to people to take responsibility for the way in which they use the road.

"If they are out there as a pedestrian, to make sure they are visible, to use footpaths where they are provided, to walk facing oncoming traffic.

"And if out socialising late at night and into the early hours of the morning, to make sure they have a safe way home, whether its by taxi or hackney or designated driver."