Cork is under a status Orange wind Warning as Storm Bran hits the country this morning.
The warning is in effect from now, and runs until 3pm.
Kerry, Wexford and Waterford are under the same warning.
14 counties in the west and the midlands will come under an orange warning from 10, while all other counties are under a yellow warning until 9pm.
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Wandesford Quay, Union Quay and Lavitt's Quay in the city will be closed from 8am this morning due to anticipated flooding, with high tide set for 8.30am.
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Uisce Eireann is working to restore water supply to customers in parts of east Cork.
An operational issue at Mogeely Water treatment plant means that customers in Castlemartyr, Mogeely, Lady's Bridge and surrounding areas have experienced a disruption to their water supply since Sunday.
Uisce Eireann say they expect the issue to be resolved by 10am this morning
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The EU's agreed tougher rules on illegal migrants.
The “return regulation” will speed up the return of people staying illegally in member states, and enables EU states to establish return hubs in non-EU countries.
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Retailers are being urged to prepare for a Christmas rush with an increase in spending predicted this year.
The latest 'AIB Spend Trend' found Christmas spending rose by 9% in 2024, with shoppers on course to break festive records again this month.
