Protesters opposed to water charges have gathered at 30 locations across the country.
Demonstrations are underway in 21 counties, with the largest in Dublin.
The Right2Water Campaign, which is organising the demonstrations, says it wants to keep the issue on the agenda ahead of the General Election.
In the South East there were rallys in Waterford, Carlow, Clonmel, Wexford and Gorey.
Numbers turning out for the Irish Water protests in #Carlow! pic.twitter.com/5d5D0Ur5Up
— Beat 102 103 (@beat102103) January 23, 2016
It's estimated around 500 people turned out in Carlow.
Big turnout for the #Right2Water protest in #Carlow #BeatNews pic.twitter.com/Z9Cbt0b4NK
— Beat 102 103 (@beat102103) January 23, 2016
Meanwhile the wet weather hasn't turned away these people in Clonmel.
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