Road users and seafarers have been warned of severe weather conditions around Ireland this weekend.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) cautioned road users about gale force winds reaching up to 150km per hour and heavy rains while the Irish Coast Guard forecast high seas between tonight and tomorrow morning.
Wave heights of more than ten metres are predicted for western and southwestern coasts.
RSA chief Noel Brett said: "Extreme weather conditions will result in hazardous driving conditions with fallen debris on roads, flooding of roads and reduced driver visibility from heavy rainfall.
"Therefore it is best to avoid making any unnecessary journeys. If driving is unavoidable be extra vigilant, belt up and always expect the unexpected".
A Coast Guard spokesman said: "The public is advised not to go out on exposed coasts, cliffs, piers, harbour walls, beaches, promenades or any other coastal areas.
"The combination of tides, the forecasted gale warning and high seas conditions and swollen rivers may result in very dangerous conditions on the coast."