Storm Barra causes huge disruptions; 59,000 homes out of power; Schools to stay closed in 12 counties

Storm Barra has caused disruptions across the country with wind at a speed of 130 km/h and heavy raining on Tuesday. The ESB has said that 59,000 homes, businesses and farms face power failure. Trees have fallen out on electric lines due to heavy wind and it is expected that some people will remain without … Read more

Storm Barra; Schools, supermarkets, vaccination centres closed; Red warning for Cork, Kerry and Clare

A red weather warning has been issued for counties Cork, Kerry and Clare following threat from Storm Barra. According to Met Eireann, the storm will be stronger than expected and gusts of 130 km/h can cause serious trouble in the country. Orange wind warning Tuesday 6am to Wednesday 6am: Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Mayo … Read more