There have been gale force winds and heavy rain all over the country today.

Report shows waves lashing pier in Dublin South Coast. Trawlers sheltering in Waterford. Waves against coast in Cork. Carrickfergus. Flooded road. Rainbow at Dun Laoghaire.

Interview with Evelyn Cusack, meteorologist, explaining factors which cause storms.

The reporter is Tom Kelly.

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