Flash flooding occurred earlier today in parts of north Dublin following torrential rain showers.
Met Éireann had earlier issued a weather warning, advising there would be locally heavy and thundery downpours leading to surface flooding.
A spokesperson for Fingal County Council told RTÉ News: "Following intervention from our Operations team, flood waters at Bridge Street and Seatown Roundabout in Swords have now been cleared. In Swords, all major flooding has receded.
"Crews are on site at Kilhedge Lane, Lusk, where flood waters are receding. Crews are also on site at Hand's Lane Lusk clearing flood water."
Parts of Malahide Castle in Co Dublin have been flooded due to heavy rain today 🌧 pic.twitter.com/B9jNdRU7Zh
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Fingal County Council also said that crews and tankers are on site at Hoar Rock, Skerries, and "addressing issues there".
The spokesperson added: "Due to flash floods in Malahide this morning, Avoca Malahide had to close for the remainder of the day but Malahide Castle and Visitor Centre was unaffected and remained open.
"There was also flooding earlier today at the Casino in Malahide as well as Bridge Street and Seatown."
