Met Éireann warns of potential flooding in Leitrim as heavy rain batters county

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning Leitrim. 

According to the weather service, the warning also covers counties Cavan, Longford and Westmeath, as well as all of Connacht including Sligo, Roscommon, Galway and Mayo. 

Heavy or prolonged showers can be expected, as well as possible localised flooding, difficult driving conditions and poor visbility. 

The warning is valid from this morning (Sunday October 29) at 10.55am until 9pm this evening.