Forecasters say blustery conditions and showers will continue well into this afternoon after sweeping the country overnight.
Orange wind alerts are in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo - with yellow alerts for Munster, Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Galway and Roscommon.
There's a lot of debris on roads this morning and drivers are asked to take extra care.
Ireland is continuing to experience the tail end of Hurricane Gonzalo which has already severely damaged buildings and caused powercuts in Bermuda.
The poor conditions have hit flight schedules too.
London Heathrow says about 10% of their services will be disrupted by the high winds that have been forecast. Meanwhile, Aer Lingus said yesterday that four flights on their service between Dublin and Heathrow had been cancelled today.
Intending passengers have been asked to check with their airlines for latest updates.
Irish Ferries has had to cancel a number of its Jonathan Swift vessel's sailings today because of the weather conditions.
Services from Dublin at 8.45 this morning and 2.30 this afternoon are cancelled, as are the services from Holyhead at 11.50 this morning and 5.15 this afternoon.
Passengers will be accommodated on the Ulysses cruise ferry.
IRISH RAIL Northbound Northern Commuter services start at Clongriffin due to fallen tree at Portmarmock http://t.co/7WDJoJxekI
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) October 21, 2014
Southbound Northern Commuter services are terminating at Malahide due to a fallen tree at Portmarnock. Dublin Bus are accepting tickets
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) October 21, 2014
Northbound Northern Commuter services are starting at Clongriffin due to fallen tree at Portmarmock
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) October 21, 2014
