The coming weekend is expected to be a washout, with widespread heavy rains forecast.
This morning, a weather warning is in effect for Wicklow, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Cork and Kerry, and will remain in place for 24 hours.
Tomorrow, Saturday, will start relatively dry, but heavy rains will develop across the country for the afternoon.
Sunday will not be much better, as wet and windy conditions will be predominant.