Met Eireann has forecast strong wind and rain this week, issuing two status yellow warnings for a number of counties.
Although grim conditions are expected, the Irish meteorologists expect a u-turn in conditions just in time for Christmas Day after publishing a first glance at the festive weather.
A status yellow wind warning is in place for Galway, Mayo until 6:00 am on Wednesday, with a second wind warning coming into effect at midnight on Wednesday for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.
