Weather alerts in place in western counties as Liffey monitored after heavy rain

A rain warning remains in place for eight counties as temperatures plummeted across the island of Ireland overnight.

Water levels in rivers and canals are being monitored in Dublin after weeks of heavy rain led to flooding in homes and roads in parts of the capital.

A nationwide low temperature warning expired at 10am on Saturday where the public were warned of risks due to sub-zero temperatures.

A Status Yellow rain-snow warning remains in place for Cavan, Donegal, Longford and all five counties in Connacht until midnight.

Forecaster Met Eireann warned that showers could turn to sleet or snow and create difficulties when travelling as well as poor visibility.

Mayo County Council said roads would be gritted on Friday evening and Saturday morning, and urged the public to exercise caution when using the roads.

Dublin City Council said on Friday night that it was actively monitoring elevated surface water levels across the city, particularly in the River Liffey around Chapelizod area.

The council also said it was working closely with Waterways Ireland in relation to the Grand Canal, which has heightened water levels.

The council also said priority routes would be gritted, but warned the public that hazardous driving conditions and travel disruption may occur.