Thunderstorms causing a bang as orange warning remains in effect

Met Éireann is forecasting scattered heavy and thundery showers across the country some of these with hail.

Thunder and lightning have hit many parts of the country as we begin to feel the effects of Met Éireann's status orange warning.

The alert took effect at 3pm on Sunday and will continue through until 9am on Monday for parts of the country, while Munster and southern Leinster will remain covered until 4pm.