The devastation that hurricane Ophelia caused earlier in the week is clear to see; three people tragically dead, roofs blown off schools and stadiums, and trees torn up from roots that have been in place hundreds of years. But some of the most terrifying footage we’ve seen is of a tanker that was caught up […]

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While Hurricane Ophelia was causing havoc across Ireland, one woman gave birth to her baby girl right in the midst of it all. Sonya Burke spoke on Cork radio station 96FM about delivering her baby, Maria, at home in Crosshaven, Co. Cork. The woman said that her house on Camden Road is pretty high up […]

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Be careful answering the phone to unknown numbers, as there are reports of a new scam doing the rounds.  People are getting calls starting with +231 prefix from Liberia around Ireland and they missed calls are believed to be part of a scam. The Irish Examiner said the calls are part of a ‘Premium CallBack’ […]

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It appears that Storm Ophelia may have swept lethal jellyfish into the Irish coastline. Zoologist, Dr. Tom Doyle of NUI Galway has warned the public of the possibility of the very dangerous Portuguese man o’ war that could be on our beaches following the hurricane. The jellyfish appeared on our shores last year and have […]

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When it comes to idols for Irish teenagers we don’t bargain that Ellen DeGeneres ranks anywhere near the top. Granted, she’s a hugely famous star with a majorly successful TV show but generally she appeals more to the daytime audience of a more vintage age group. Not so for Galway teenager Eimear Tuathail who worships the […]

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The devastation that has ensued since Hurricane Ophelia hit Ireland has a lot of the nation down, but maybe this little act of kindness will brighten up your day. Meteorologist, Joanna Donnelly, took to Twitter to share this very sweet letter from a young fan who thanked her for the hurricane warning – and also […]

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Just as the country is coming to terms with Hurricane Ophelia and the devastation that has followed, it appears that another storm is set to hit the country this weekend. It’s reported that Storm Brian will pass through Ireland later this week, bringing strong winds and rain nationwide. A Met Éireann spokesperson, John Eagleton, told The Independent that […]

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Hurricane Ophelia has passed, leaving Ireland to deal with the devastation.   The schools are cancelled again today but most universities and workplaces are open, so it’s likely you’ll be out and about.  The good news is that the weather is back to normal today – cool and bright with sunny spells.  It’ll be dry across […]

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Hurricane Ophelia has been and gone, but not without taking three lives and causing millions of euro worth of damage.  Make sure to be careful on the roads if you’re travelling today and check public transport cancellations here.  Here’s a look back at some of the destruction caused yesterday.  Cork  There goes the roof of […]

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Fallen trees, flooding, wires… AA Roadwatch have released a full list of roads around the country that have been obstructed amid Hurricane Ophelia.  A code red weather alert is in place until the early hours of this morning, but if you are planning on commuting in the morning, it might be worth checking this comprehensive […]

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It’s the worst storm to hit Ireland in half a century. As Hurricane Ophelia continues to track north-eastwards, Met Éireann have issued a fresh red weather warning across the country, set to stay in place until 1am, Tuesday 17th October. Here’s what we know at this point. Fatalities  The ex-hurricane has claimed three lives thus […]

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Minister for Education Richard Bruton has confirmed that all schools will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday 17th October, as Hurricane Ophelia continues to wreak havoc.  The decision was made this afternoon in the “interests of safety for children”. Following careful consideration by the National Emergency Coordination Group, the Department of Education and Skills, has decided that […]

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