It was very, very wet in the south-west on Monday.
A weather station in Kerry recorded its highest amount of rainfall in a 24-hour period on Monday since it began taking records over 150 years ago.
According to RTÉ, Valentia Observatory in Kerry recorded 105.5mm of rain in 24 hours following torrential rain in the area on Monday.
New rainfall record at Valentia observatory. 105.5mm in 24hrs. Highest since records began over 150 yrs ago!
— Seán Mac an tSíthigh (@Buailtin) October 4, 2016
A number of roads were closed and a number of houses were damaged due to flooding in and around the town of Portmagee.
According to Kerry County Council, the road at Gortmaloon in Glencar has been reopened while others are currently being assessed for damage.
N70 Ring of Kerry road is potholed in many places after flooding. Please drive with care in the area and allow extra time for journeys
— Kerry County Council – Comhairle Contae Chiarraí (@countykerry) October 4, 2016
Road at Gortmaloon in Glencar has reopened following flooding yesterday. Other road closures currently being assessed for damage
— Kerry County Council – Comhairle Contae Chiarraí (@countykerry) October 5, 2016
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