Motorists warned of spot flooding as rain sweeps country

Motorists are being advised to take extra care on the roads today, as wet road conditions and spot flooding affect many parts of the country.

Noel Byrne from AA Roadwatch said that ice conditions had thawed out overnight, but that wet road conditions remained throughout the country, especially in Tralee, Co Kerry; Galway City; Cork City and Letterkenny in Co Donegal.