Over the course of the past week weather warnings have been issued left, right and centre but it appears they are necessary.
Last night parts of country were hit by thunder and lightning as well as rain but as scary as it was, it did produce this incredible sight in Tipperary.
Jonathan Ryan is the person who pressed the button at the right moment to catch the lightning striking the church.
[Hat-tip to Jonathan Ryan and Tipperaryphotos.com]