Hurricane Ophelia has taken hold and with most public transport services suspended, the majority of people have made the wise decision to stay indoors.  However, for those who can’t stay home for one reason or another, there is one question looming large online… do car insurance policies become null and void when there’s a red […]

9 years ago

There are thousands of homes without power this morning, mainly in the south of Ireland, as Hurricane Ophelia is making its way towards Ireland. ESB Networks report that close to 5,000 people are currently without power, with major outages in areas of Cork and Kerry. There are more than 1,600 people without power at Woodford […]

9 years ago

The worst storm Ireland has seen in 50 years has already hit Cork and Kerry and will soon be affecting the entire country.  People have taken to social media to share their pictures and videos of Hurricane Ophelia, and as you can see it’s already caused some damage.  Stay safe out there, guys! #ophelia – […]

9 years ago

Hurricane Ophelia has landed and people across Ireland are being urged to stay indoors throughout the day.  There is always a risk of power outages and other emergencies inside and outside the home and with that in mind here are some handy numbers to call should you need them: ESB – 1850 372 999 Eir […]

9 years ago

Ex Hurricane Ophelia is arriving in the western part of Ireland and will spread across the country throughout the day. People are going to want to track the storm throughout the day and we’ve found the perfect app to do so.  Nullschool can be viewed via this link and is available on Android.  Met Éireann […]

9 years ago

One of the worst storms Ireland has seen in 50 years is fast approaching, but you’d barely be able to tell. The National Emergency Co-Ordination Group had a meeting to discuss our plans for Hurricane Ophelia only this afternoon, less than 24 hours before it’s expected to hit. Public transport arrangements are up in the […]

9 years ago

At first it was 8 counties but Met Eireann have now extended the warning to the entire country… Ex-Hurricane Ophelia is forecast to track directly over Ireland during daytime Monday. Violent and destructive gusts are forecast with all areas at risk and in particular the southwest and south in the morning, and eastern counties in […]

9 years ago

As the worst storm in 50 years approaches our shores the emergency plan has fully started to kick into top gear around the country. We’ve shared a full list of closures and steps being taken. Although the storm has not hit land yet it has been whipping up the Atlantic Ocean as it approaches the […]

9 years ago

While many will be quick to look to global warming as the reason that Hurricane Ophelia is heading our direction, there’s actually precedent here for a storm of this magnitude hitting our shores. Debbie hit Ireland in 1961 and it’s the only tropical cyclone to ever make it to these shores, which forecasters are comparing […]

9 years ago

As the worst storm in 50 years approaches our shores the emergency plan has fully started to kick into top gear around the country.  After a planning meeting this morning the government and their various agencies have started planning. The south and west of the country are in the most in danger with winds set […]

9 years ago

Last updated: 4.20pm With the imminent arrival of Hurricane Ophelia, emergency planning is now in full swing operation. The National Emergency Coordination Group met this morning and, after liaising with Met Éireann, they’ve decided to close schools in all the counties that currently have a red weather warning. They are… Galway  Mayo Clare Cork Kerry Limerick Waterford […]

9 years ago

The Department Of Education has advised schools to consider remaining closed tomorrow and possibly Tuesday due to Hurricane Ophelia. The major weather event has warranted a red weather warning, the highest there is, with gusts of more than 130km/hr expected to hit Ireland’s west coast tomorrow. According to The Irish Times, the Department of Education […]

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