Heatwave officially over as intense thunderstorms and flooding reported across the country

New Ross, Co Wexford is experiencing flash floods following extremely heavy downpours earlier this evening 

Shocking footage has emerged of flooding in New Ross, Co Wexford on Monday evening, marking the end of Ireland’s latest heatwave.

A Status Orange thunderstorm warning had been issued, warning of “heavy downpours of rain and hail” as well as flooding for several counties.