Ireland will remain on high alert for flooding today, with fears that torrential rainfall over the Wicklow and Comeragh Mountains will affect swollen rivers. With seven further days of rain forecast before the end of the month, February is on course to break rainfall records. Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford received torrential rain showers. “Friday will see a windy night with outbreaks of rain continuing to spread north-eastwards, though drier conditions will follow into southern parts. Photo: CollinsThere will be further outbreaks of rain and drizzle on Saturday night, spreading across the country.

Source: Irish Independent February 19, 2026 10:02 UTC