Motorists are being advised to drive with extra care this morning following heavy rain overnight.

Traffic is heavy on the M7 this evening as thousands of revellers descend on Stradbally in Co. Laois for the Electric Picnic festival.

Motorists are being asked to be extra vigilant on the roads today as people head home after the Bank Holiday weekend.

Motorists are being advised to drive with care this afternoon despite a slight thaw on some routes.