Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather says the rain will become more widespread this afternoon
Heavy and persistent rain has lead to dangerous travel conditions and flooding in some parts of the south.
An Orange weather alert for rain remains in place for Cork, Kerry and Waterford, while A Yellow warning is also in place for Clare, Limerick, Galway and Mayo until midnight tonight.
Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather says the rain will become more widespread this afternoon.

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