Latest: Met Eireann predicts more weather warnings for next few days

AA Ireland is warning motorists to exercise additional caution in the coming days as large amounts of rainfall are expected as the remnants of tropical Storm Helene pass over Ireland.

Update 7.43pm: Met Eireann have said that the arrival of tropical Storm Helene signals the start of a "very active period of weather this week".

The forecaster today issued a yellow rainfall warning for Galway and Mayo which is valid up to midnight tonight.