Storm Ciara update 10,000 homes and businesses are without power with extreme floods in some places
Fire crews in Sligo rescue a motorist on the L5104 Sooey to Geevagh road (Pic: Sligo County Council)
Around 10,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power due to the bad weather.
The worst affected areas are Tramore in Co Waterford, Ennis in Co Clare and Gort in Co Galway.
AA Roadwatch says there is flooding on a number of roads across the country including the N69 northbound in Co Limerick between Robertstown and Foynes.
Widespread power cuts across Ireland this morning
Flooding and fallen trees have been reported in Dublin city and county, Westmeath, Donegal, Cavan, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Clare, Waterford, Cork and Kerry.
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A small number of flights have been cancelled to and from Dublin and Shannon airports today due to Storm Ciara.
The airport operators say weather conditions may also result in some flight delays and are advising passengers to check the latest information with their airline before coming to the airports.
Stena Line cancelled two sailings this morning from Dublin to Holyhead. This afternoon's 2.50pm service has been delayed.
Today's Stena Line sailings from Rosslare to Fishguard today have been cancelled.
Irish Ferries said its services between Dublin and Holyhead are operating as scheduled.
People are being advised to stay away from exposed beaches, cliffs, piers, promenades and harbours.
The Road Safety Authority is asking road users to exercise extreme caution while using the roads due to weather conditions.
Dublin Fire Brigade said a person was hit by a falling tree in Crumlin in Dublin last night and was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Meanwhile, the National Parks and Wildlife Service has advised the public - for personal safety reasons - not to visit national parks, national monuments or nature reserves while the wind warning is in place.
The Dublin Port Company has closed access to the Great South Wall and the North Bull Wall Bridge.
In sport, racing at Punchestown has been cancelled due to the bad weather.
Today's fixtures in the National Camogie League and the President's Cup final between Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park have been postponed.
ULSTER
DONEGAL: Heavy flooding on the N14 between Lifford and Letterkenny just at the turn off for Galdonagh.
CAVAN: A tree has been cleared from the N55 between Cavan and Ballinagh.
There are reports of excess surface water affecting many regional and national roads throughout the country. Slow down and allow plenty of extra room between your vehicle and the one in front.
CONNACHT
MAYO: The Belmullet/Aghleam Rd (R313) is closed due to flooding. Diversions are in place.
ROSCOMMON: Heavy flooding remains on the N61 on the Tulsk/Roscommon Rd.
SLIGO: There is severe flooding on the Geevagh/Ballymote Rd (R284). Emergency services are on scene.
LEINSTER
DUBLIN: Heavy flooding on the Nangor Rd in Clondalkin heading towards the Woodford Walk jct.
There is heavy surface water across the city centre.
Severe flooding on the Clontarf Rd at Seaview Ave near the Yacht Club.
KILDARE: There are reports of excess surface water on the M9 northbound between J3 Athy and J4 Castledermot.
LAOIS: Gardaí are on route to a fallen tree on the N80 at the Stradbally/Carlow Rd. Take caution on approach.
MEATH: There is a tree down blocking a road in Kilcloon, just north of Maynooth. Emgerency services are at the scene.
MUNSTER
LIMERICK: Heavy flooding on the N69 between Robertstown and Foynes northbound.
A tree has fallen down between Longpavment and Quinpool on the R464. Gardaí are on the scene.
WATERFORD: The Promenade in Tramore will be closed until later today (9th) due to high winds.
There are a number of trees down in Ballinakill Ave, Maypark Lane and Fenor. Emergency services are at the scene in all locations.
KERRY: Heavy flooding on N22 at Clonkeen (turn-off for Kilgarvan (R569).
Kenneth from the Donegal Weather Channel
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