High winds cut power to thousands and affect DART, road and ferry services

Mon, 06 Oct, 2014 - 06:57

The ESB has said that thousands of homes have no power this morning after overnight high winds and heavy rain.

They said crews are working to restore power to 6,500 customers, 4,500 in Leinster and 2,000 in Munster.

Most of the affected customers are in Blessington, Co. Wicklow and Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Motorists are being warned to drive slowly and take care of the debris on the roads, while Irish Rail says DART services between Connolly Station and Malahide/Howth have been suspended due to a fallen tree.

Irish Rail spokesperson Barry Kenny says services will be down for some time.

Sunny spells and scattered heavy showers today - most of these in the W & NW, risk of thunder. Highs: 11to14C in mostly moderate SW winds.
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 6, 2014

Irish Ferries has cancelled its two morning sailings of the Jonathan Swift, but passengers can travel on the Ulysses cruise ferry.

While the wind and rain alerts by Met Éireann have expired heavy rain showers are forecast for today.

TIPP: Tree down on the N8 by the Horse & Jockey towards Cashel. Take care on approach.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) October 5, 2014

OFFALY: Fallen tree at Killurn Cross on the Killurn Rd. Take care on approach.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) October 5, 2014

CORK: A fallen tree has been cleared on the Cork/ Kinsale Rd (R600) southbound between the airport and Ballygarvan.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) October 5, 2014

CLONMEL: There's a fallen tree partially blocking the Cahir Rd between Cherrymount and Abbey Rd. Services are en route.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) October 5, 2014