Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí have been in touch to let us know that the R585 West of Coppeen, between Gloun Cross and Shanlauragh remains closed currently due to an earlier collision. Local diversions are in place.
Met Éireann has updated its Yellow Rain Warning for Storm Austen. Status Orange for Cork remains valid 22:00 Thursday to 05:00 Friday.
Bus Éireann says all services are scheduled to operate as normal, but customers should check service updates before leaving home ahead of Storm Austen.
Cork Airport expects 58,000 passengers this bank holiday weekend, with live jazz in the terminal for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.
Gardaí seized two BMW X5 cars and high value items in money laundering searches in the Dublin, Eastern and Southern Regions.