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12/09/2011
Over 13,000 Without Electricity
So far around 13,000 people have been left without power as strong winds sweep across the country.
The tail end of Hurricane Katia’s destruction has left Cavan, Longford, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal the worst hit by power outages.
2,000 customers in Dublin are also without power due to a failure in Coolmine.
ESB Networks anticipates further problems as a result of the stormy weather and says it has a number of crews on standby.
Warnings of coastal flooding due to exceptionally high seas along the western seaboard have also been issued.
The west and northwest are experiencing the worst of the weather conditions. Motorists have been warned of dangerous driving conditions in many parts of the country.
AA Roadwatch warned motorists to take particular care on exposed roads and in high-sided vehicles.
P&O Ferries has cancelled this afternoon's Dublin to Liverpool sailing as well as the sailing leaving from Liverpool tomorrow morning.
This morning's 8am Aer Arann flight from Carrickfinn (Donegal Airport) to Dublin was also cancelled due to severe weather.
Meanwhile in Limerick city, there are very dangerous driving conditions on the N18 Galway/Limerick Road and on the N21 Limerick/Tralee Road from Adare on approach to Limerick City. Motorists are reporting strong winds and fallen debris.
In Galway, flooding has been reported on the Leenane/Barna Road (R336) along the Promenade at Seapoint. Gardaí are advising motorist to avoid this route.
Schools on Arranmore Island off the Donegal coast have been closed because of the severe weather.
Ferry services to the island are suspended as they are unable to leave Burtonport Pier on the mainland due to high winds and rough seas.
(LB/GK)
The tail end of Hurricane Katia’s destruction has left Cavan, Longford, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal the worst hit by power outages.
2,000 customers in Dublin are also without power due to a failure in Coolmine.
ESB Networks anticipates further problems as a result of the stormy weather and says it has a number of crews on standby.
Warnings of coastal flooding due to exceptionally high seas along the western seaboard have also been issued.
The west and northwest are experiencing the worst of the weather conditions. Motorists have been warned of dangerous driving conditions in many parts of the country.
AA Roadwatch warned motorists to take particular care on exposed roads and in high-sided vehicles.
P&O Ferries has cancelled this afternoon's Dublin to Liverpool sailing as well as the sailing leaving from Liverpool tomorrow morning.
This morning's 8am Aer Arann flight from Carrickfinn (Donegal Airport) to Dublin was also cancelled due to severe weather.
Meanwhile in Limerick city, there are very dangerous driving conditions on the N18 Galway/Limerick Road and on the N21 Limerick/Tralee Road from Adare on approach to Limerick City. Motorists are reporting strong winds and fallen debris.
In Galway, flooding has been reported on the Leenane/Barna Road (R336) along the Promenade at Seapoint. Gardaí are advising motorist to avoid this route.
Schools on Arranmore Island off the Donegal coast have been closed because of the severe weather.
Ferry services to the island are suspended as they are unable to leave Burtonport Pier on the mainland due to high winds and rough seas.
(LB/GK)
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
