Public facilities as well as tourist attractions have closed. Muckross House, Gardens and farms as well as Killarney House are both closed and the public is urged to stay away in case of falling trees and loose debris as well as high rivers and lakes.

Ireland enjoyed an unusually mild spring, marked by the hottest April day ever recorded. But since then, the country has been plagued by weather misery including frequent rain, chilly temperatures and a series of weather warnings - all driven by persistent ...