Forecasters say blustery conditions and showers will continue well into this afternoon.

Orange wind alerts are in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo - with yellow alerts for Munster, Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Galway and Roscommon.

There's a lot of debris on roads this morning and drivers are asked to take extra care.

Ireland is continuing to experience the tail end of Hurricane Gonzalo which has already severely damaged buildings and caused powercuts in Bermuda.

John Eagleton is a forecaster with Met Eireann: