Orange and Yellow wind & rain warnings due to Storm Boelo in Connacht, Munster and Donegal 24 and 25 Oct
Update Friday 10:00am
Due to significant Storm Boelo rainfall and gale force wind particularly in Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo, there is a risk of hazardous road/travelling conditionsm as well as risk of flooding, fallen trees, damage to property and power lines.
After Storm Austen in Leinster and Munster on Thursday and Friday, public transport may be impacted due to loose and fallen trees and debris, localised flooding and power outages.
We would advise all customers to please allow extra time for your journey.
Storm Boelo on Saturday – Sunday brings Gale force westerly winds with severe and damaging gusts, as well as spells of very heavy and intense rain on already saturated ground.
Impacts include
- Disruption and delays to public transport likely (air, rail, bus, ferry)
- Damage to homes and businesses expected
- Flooding expected (including localised)
- Outdoor events severely disrupted
- Very difficult travelling conditions, dangerous conditions at sea
Gale force winds impact:
- Damage to already weakened structures
- Damage to power lines, power outages
- Fallen trees, branches
- Large coastal waves
- Loose objects displaced
- Coastal flooding where winds onshore
- Status Orange – Rain warning for Kerry
- Storm Boelo will bring spells of very heavy and intense rain.
- Valid: 07:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 14:00 Saturday 24/10/2026
- Status Orange – Wind warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo
- Storm Boelo: Gale force westerly winds with severe and damaging gusts.
- Valid: 14:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 09:00 Sunday 25/10/2026
- Status Yellow – Rain warning for Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo
- Storm Boelo will bring spells of heavy rain.
- Valid: 13:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 12:00 Sunday 25/10/2026
- Status Yellow – Wind warning for Donegal
- Storm Boelo: Very strong southwest winds will veer westerly with severe gusts and coastal gales.
- Valid: 13:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 15:00 Sunday 25/10/2026
Please check with your transport operator website before travelling as there may be delays or curtailments due to adverse weather conditions.
- Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail: Customers are advised to or prior to travel for updates on services.
- TFI Local Link: Contact your local office for latest travel information.
- Bus Éireann: For up-to-date service information visit
- Dublin Bus: For up-to-date service information see @dublinbusnews or visit Dublin Bus – News.
- Go-Ahead Ireland: For up-to-date service information visit Service Updates – Go Ahead Ireland.
- Luas: For up-to-date service information visit Travel Updates – Luas.
We would advise all customers to check operator websites before travelling for the latest information on their service.
Check website for weather updates.
