It’s quiet enough out there, but it’s starting to build near the M50 at Lucan. If you’re headed that way, probably time to jump in the car.

Away from the roads, here’s what we have on TheJournal.ie for you today:

• It’s 50 years since the destruction of Nelson’s Pillar in Dublin
• The funeral of Vincent Ryan will take place today
• The ESRI says that moving older people could help with the homeless crisis
• It’s International Women’s Day – here’s a quiz about Irish women

In Laois, AA Roadwatch reports that the N80 Carlow to Portlaoise Road will stay closed until later after a crash yesterday.

In terms of the weather out there, it’s going to be raining this morning, but that should clear before a few showers develop in the afternoon.

So, bring an umbrella, but just in case.

If you are driving today, make sure you have tax and an up-to-date NCT or you might end up like this Dublin driver.

The M50 at Ballinteer is busy southbound, which isn’t great news if you work on that side of the city and are still in bed.

One area Dublin commuters will be familiar with is the East-Link bridge. Yesterday it was announced it would be named after 1916 leader Tom Clarke.

Not great news if you’re on this bus, but at least it is in the bus lane.

Here’s something to keep you amused on your commute.

It’s what happens when the Miami Heat basketball team’s mascot tried to flip over a group of other mascots.

Be careful with your Honda Civic, there’s a horse outside.

On the N11 southbound, that is.

Temple Hill to the Merrion Gates is taking over 20 minutes, with some reports that it’s closer to 35 minutes.

For reference, it takes eight minutes without traffic.

Here’s how Dublin city is looking this morning:

And in Cork, the middle parish is fairly busy:

Not great news if you’re travelling on the M50.

Having a stressful commute?

This is 12 minutes of British drivers swearing and it is both beautifully compelling and oddly satisfying.

For Dublin Bus, there are no major delays out of the ordinary, but the Twitter account is busy replying to commuters.

A 64-year-old pedestrian has died after a collision in Laois. He was hit by a car on the N80 at Dysart at around 8.30pm last night.

Hulk Hogan sex tape.

Not four words you want to read over breakfast, but the Hulkster is suing Gawker over a sex tape the website posted.

Here are more details on the sad news from Laois overnight, where a 64-year-old man was killed after being hit by a car.

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This wonderful mural of the women of 1916 has appeared overnight on George’s St in Dublin.

Heading across the M50 this morning? Leave yourself some time.

It’s thankfully been a quiet enough day on the roads and rails today.

Except for Drumcondra. Drumcondra is always busy.

Be careful on the M50 today. Between horses and fires, it’s all go.

Some news from Galway:

Well, that’s it from me for today.

Stay safe out there and have a wonderful Tuesday.