Motorists are being advised not to drive today unless it is absolutely necessary.
Storm Jorge will bring wind speeds of up to 145 kilometres an hour this afternoon - which is likely to cause severe disruption.
The Road Safety Authority says people should avoid driving, if possible.
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Two people have died after a crash in Co Cavan.
It happened on the N55 in Ballinagh at around 7.00pm yesterday evening.
Meanwhile Gardaí in Dundalk are at scene at a serious road traffic collision at Carrickcarnan on N1.
A two vehicle collision happened just after 2.00am - a man has been brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Dundalk in a serious condition.
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The risk of the coronavirus outbreak's global spread and its impact is now at its highest possible level.
The World Health Organisation has raised it from 'high' to 'very high', bringing the rest of the world in line with China.
It means there needs to be an 'immediate response' to suspected cases.
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Several actresses have walked out of the Cesar Film Awards in Paris to protest after Roman Polanski won best director.
Polanski faces accusations of rape, but denies all recent allegations.
He was not at the event - the biggest night in French cinema's calendar - saying he feared for his safety.
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Britain's 13th annual Wife Carrying Race is due to take place this morning in Surrey.
Despite the name, those being carried do not need to be a woman, or married to the runner - as long as they are alive, over 18 and weigh more than 50 kilos.
Organisers of the event say there will be no hurdles this year, because of a forecast for rain.
