Parts of Cork city and county have been hit by serious flooding following overnight downpours.
Homes and businesses have been flooded – with many roads remaining impassable.
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Blackpool, Douglas, Glanmire and Clonakilty are among the worst affected areas
Flood waters are also causing difficulties in parts of Tipperary, Sligo Kildare and Meath.
Over a dozen county councils have also been put on flood alert by Met Eireann with heaviest showers are predicted over Munster, Leinster and Connacht.
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