Flooding across the country causes road damage and closures

Several roads were flooded in Galway, Kerry and Mayo.

By Cliodhna Russell Monday 14 Sep 2015, 4:40 PM

Sep 14th 2015, 4:40 PM 28,218 Views 14 Comments

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Updated 4.41pm

SEVERAL ROADS ARE flooded following heavy rain in many parts of the country last night.

A status yellow rainfall warning has been issued for Munster, Wexford and Galway after serious flooding in the last 24 hours across the country.

A number of roads have been closed in Clifden, Co Galway and gardaí are advising motorists to only drive in exceptional circumstances.

Due to heavy rain a number of roads are closed in Clifden & Cleggan, Galway
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 13, 2015

Source: An Garda Síochána/Twitter

The R341 to Cleggan is closed and RTÉ is reporting that a section of the road was washed away during torrential downpours.

There was flooding overnight on the N70/ Ring of Kerry between Kells and Cahersiveen, however the road has reopened this morning.

Reader Barbara Kelly sent us these photos of flood damage to roads in Clare:

Source: Barbara Kelly

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AA Roadwatch is advising motorists to take care, as there is still a lot of surface water.

Further heavy rain is expected for the rest of the day and early tonight with a continued risk of flooding.

- With reporting by Michelle Hennessy.

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Flooding across the country causes road damage and closures

Several roads were flooded in Galway, Kerry and Mayo.