Downpour fears after grim forecast

Nicki Killeen, the HSE’s emerging drug trends project manager, told the BBC: "Over the last four years of this project, we have issued alerts on high-strength MDMA linked to medical emergencies, 3-CMC being sold as cocaine without people knowing, and cases of 100% pure cocaine - which is very rare but can lead to extreme medical situations or fatalities.

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As tired ravers are waking up in their tents this morning heavy rain is forecast for Stradbally from 9am until 3pm.

In certain parts of the country, the rainfall could be so intense that localised flooding is anticipated, along with thunderous showers and strong southerly winds.