Storm Boelo hits bank holiday travel with orange alerts
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Storm Boelo is expected to make the bank holiday weekend a difficult one. Status Orange warnings cover six counties, including Galway and Kerry, with flood alerts issued for nine coastal and riverside areas. The wind and rain are well-timed to disrupt train and bus services across the country.
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