In a tumultuous turn of events, Storm Agnes unleashed its fury upon Ireland, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The tempest, accompanied by relentless downpours, triggered severe flooding and inflicted substantial damage to structures across the country.
The Met Office had issued an ominous orange alert for regions including Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, Kilkenny, and Carlow. The high winds, a hallmark of Agnes, left thousands of homes powerless, though the Electric Supply Board (ESB) assured swift restoration efforts, aiming to complete the work by the evening of the same day.
Dublin Airport managed to weather the storm, but preparations were made for incoming flights diverted from Kerry Airport. Cork Airport experienced minor service disruptions. With ferry services thrown into disarray, authorities urged travelers to consult timetables before embarking on journeys in the coming days.
The tempest’s wrath uprooted trees in numerous counties, and in Cork’s Youghal, a building lost its roof, miraculously without any injuries reported. Ireland now stands resilient, commencing the arduous task of recovery.