Yes, Dublin was only reporting 180 17 knots and they have the use of runway 16. Even if it gets worse in Dublin at least it will be in line with the runway.
The current radar image shows that most of Ireland is under the rain now except the extreme east coast.
The next time anyone slags off airline pilots as mere 'glorified bus drivers'. Remind them of nights like this. A lifetimes salary is earned when the weather is sporty.