Yellow rain warning to start week of heavy showers and hail

Overall, Monday is set to be rainy across the country although it will become lighter and patchier as the day goes on. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Five counties are currently under a status yellow rain warning at the start of what is set to be a largely wet week.

Counties Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick, and Galway can expect heavy rain during the course of the warning which will expire at midday today.