Status Yellow alert in effect for seven counties in west

Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow rain warnings for seven counties along the west coast.

The first alert, covering counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, is valid until 6am.

A second yellow warning for counties Clare and Kerry will expire at midday.

Met Éireann warned heavy rain may cause difficult travelling conditions, localised flooding and poor visibility.