#Weather - It's a poor start to the New Year as Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow warning for small craft.
Southerly gales have developed this morning and will be continuing throughout the day in all coastal waters, with the strongest gusts expected on the Irish Sea.
For anyone who must be at sea today, be careful out there.
MacDara Conroy is a contributor covering all things on the water, from boating and wildlife to science and business
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