A clean-up is underway after overnight gales caused widespread damage and disruption across the country. Over 40,000 homes in Dublin and the east coast are without electricity this morning as a result of the storm damage.
Transport services in Dublin have also been badly disrupted. The DART line between Malahide and Howth Junction is closed due to damage to overhead wires. DART services between the city and Dun Laoghaire have also been severely disrupted because of a fallen tree on the line.
Part of the main N9 that was closed by a fallen tree near Castledermot has now been cleared and is open again.
There may be some delays to services through Mallow, Co Cork however it is hoped that it will not affect trains on this section of track.
The Irish Ferries sailings of the fast ferry from Dublin to Holyhead at 12:15 p.m. has been cancelled but passengers will be taken on this evening's 9:45 p.m.sailing of the conventional ferry.
The Irish Ferries ship from Rosslare will not sail until 9:30 p.m. this evening weather permitting. To contact the company, the number is 01-8552296.
Met Eireann said that the storms will abate by afternoon with a clearance to sunny spells and showers. But there is a risk of hail or thunder in places.