500 homes without power in Tipp as Eleanor wreaks havoc

 

ESB crews are working to restore power to thousands of customers in the wake of Storm Eleanor.

In Tipperary there are almost 500 homes without power this morning.

ESB crews are working on faults and power should be restored to all homes in Tipperary by 11 this morning.

A status orange wind warning remains in place until 2pm for all Atlantic coastal counties, from Donegal to Cork.

While a yellow wind warning’s in place for Tipperary, as well as Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon and Waterford.

Road users in Tipperary are being advised to watch out for fallen trees and surface water when travelling on roads this morning.

Motorists are asked to take extreme care this morning, particularly on the M7 Dublin/Limerick Rd between J27 Birdhill and J25 Nenagh as heavy hail has led to dangerous road conditions this morning

All Irish Rail routes are operating, following flooding on the Limerick to Ennis line and at Waterford station last night.

Aer Lingus has confirmed two flights between Dublin and London Heathrow, and another two between Cork and Heathrow have been cancelled today as the storm reaches the UK.

All passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling.