Multiple weather warning effects are in place across the country, with rail services disrupted and people in affected areas being asked to work from home if possible. An orange warning for rain for Louth will remain in place until 12 pm with the national forecaster warning of river flooding and localised flooding, alongside difficult travel conditions. However, the warning times have been reduced for Friday due to the rain moving north quicker than anticipated. He added that the new end times for the rain warnings signify an end to persistent and heavy rain. In Dublin, a number of DART services have been suspended due to the weather conditions and flooding, bus transfers are currently available.

Source: Irish Examiner February 06, 2026 09:37 UTC