A number of power outages are currently affecting Donegal this afternoon due to strong winds, heavy rain and hail and lighting.
There have been power cuts in the areas of Ballyshannon, Bundoran, Laghy, Ballybofey, Killybegs, Glenties and Donegal town. The have been around 400 ESB customers affected.
There as also been power cuts in Sligo, Clare and Kerry.
Power cuts have been affecting all Atlantic coastal counties since early this morning with ESB crews doing a fantastic job getting many people reconnected
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The strongest winds from Storm Atiyah have yet to hit the northwest and will do this evening and overnight when a second swath of winds arrive.
At present winds are very strong across the southwest and west with winds gusting over 110km/hr.
A gust of 155km/hr was recorded at Fastnet lighthouse this afternoon which is located just of the south coast of cork.
Avg Wind:37kts, Gust:84kts, Wind Dir:302 °(NW), Gust Dir:312 °(NW) at 08/12/2019 15:38:00
— Fastnet Lighthouse (@FastnetLHouse) December 8, 2019
Motorists have been asked to exercise extra caution if driving in affected areas, while a number of national parks in the west and south of the country will be be closed for the duration of the storm.
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Dublin Zoo has cancelled its Wild Lights this evening.
The Zoo said it made the decision in the interest of the health and safety of visitors, staff and the animals.
This decision has been made in the interest of the health & safety of our visitors, staff & the animals. Wild Lights ticket-holders for this date will be sent an email with full details of the cancellation via the email address registered at the time of booking. 2/3 pic.twitter.com/OYmZIYGJah
— Dublin Zoo (@DublinZoo) December 7, 2019
Balbriggan Christmas Market at Bremore Castle in Dublin has also been cancelled due to high winds, which have caused some damage to the marquees.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Today's Balbriggan Christmas Market at Bremore Castle has been cancelled for safety reasons due to the high winds causing damage to marquees. Fingal County Council apologises for any inconvenience. https://t.co/bqm5I0RxWp
— FingalCountyCouncil (@Fingalcoco) December 8, 2019
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The stunning Leitir Mhic An Bhaird (Lettermacaward) Donegal during May 2018
Vivid Rainbow from up on Breezy mountain South Donegal
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What a unbelievable night and morning out storm chasing, These number of thunderstorms had to be the best in years as most of the lightning was CG bolts. I even manage to captures Two to three CG bolts in one shot.
One of the most beautiful views of Slieve league From sea and got some nice photos.
Photos from this angle I have not seen yet and it was wonderful to finally capture that moment.