Flash floods cause long delays for motorists

Extreme flash floods in Dublin have caused long delays, gardaí warned tonight.

GAA fans leaving today’s Croke Park fixtures have been affected and a football match in the city between Shamrock Rovers and Sunderland cancelled.

The Port tunnel is among many roads impassable.

A Garda spokesman said “Garda diversions are currently in place around many parts of Dublin city due to severe flooding and long delays are to be expected.”

The N3 between Phibsboro and the Navan Road is particularly bad, while Blackhorse Avenue is currently closed off to traffic.

Motorists are also reporting flooding on the M50 on the northside of the toll bridge.

Dart, commuter and northern-bound train services are also expected to be affected by flooding near Malahide.