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06:46 7 Dec 2021

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17.57 More ESB Outages across the country:

17.49 Schools in Cork are to remain closed tomorrow.

17.40 Road L-1508-0 is impassable due to a fallen tree. Townlands on this road are: Ballymacallen, Ballymaclawrence, Gurteen, Gortroche.

17.36 Update: Road R-627-0 is now passable. Townlands on this road include Killeagh, Broomfield East, Park North, Townparks (Ed Midleton), School-Land.

17.33 Road L-5477-0 is impassable due to a fallen tree. Townlands on this road are: Shandrum.

17.29 Schools to remain shut in counties which are either currently, or scheduled, to be under red or orange warnings.  Schools in counties Cork, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Kerry, Waterford, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Mayo and Wexford should remain shut tomorrow

17.27 Met Éireann Meteorologist, Liz Walsh, said about tonight's weather conditions:

“Very strong winds in combination with high tides means there is a continued risk of large coastal waves and coastal flooding, particularly along southern and western parts of the country.

“Driving conditions will remain tricky and dangerous at times, with the risk of fallen trees, fallen power lines and spot flooding from the heavy rain.  Temporary outdoor structures will be particularly vulnerable to the expected wind gusts. We’re advising the public to listen to their local travel advice and to keep a close eye on Met Éireann forecasts and warnings, as they may be updated.”

“Whilst the heaviest rain has cleared, heavy and blustery showers are forecast for today and tomorrow and some of these will be a wintry mix of sleet, snow and hail – along with the strong winds this will make driving conditions tricky with reduced visibility on the road.”

17.22 Reports of trees blocking the entrance to Silverheights, Tivoli.

17.17 Update on ESB outages across Cork and Kerry.

17.15 Road L-1212-0 is impassable due to a fallen tree. Townlands on this road are: Kilcolman (Ed Dromore), Kilpadder South, Kilpadder North, Drommahane.

17.12 Cork County Council are again urging people to stay at home.

17.06 Road L-5305-0 is impassable due to a fallen tree. Townlands on this road are: Cloonteens, Roskeen.

17.05 Road L-1042-0 is impassable due to FALLEN TREE. Townlands on this road are: Castlemagner, Lisduggan South, Bannagh, Coolnahane.

Road L-2768-21 is impassable due to a fallen tree. Townlands on this road are: Rathduff, Grenagh North.

17.00 Met Eireann have issued a weather update for Munster tonight:

"Further damaging and possibly disruptive winds are expected this evening and tonight. Northwest winds will be strongest along the coasts of Clare and north Kerry, with coastal flooding expected. There will be frequent squally showers, some of sleet and snow with hail and isolated thunderstorms. A cold night with lowest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees."

16.56 Road L-1018-8 is impassable due to a fallen tree. Townlands on this road are: Killasseragh, Castlemacauliffe, Clonfert, Curraduff.

16.50 Storm Barra will continue to bring strong and damaging winds tonight and tomorrow with a continued risk of fallen trees, dangerous driving conditions and danger to life.

16.46 There are currently 25 water supplies serving approximately 38,000 customers at risk due to the storm, primarily in counties Cork and Kerry.

In Cork, supplies currently experiencing outages include Drinagh, Crostera, Whiddy Island, Carrigtwohill, Blarney, Tower, Clondrohid and Kilcrohane.

16.39 Road L-5566-0 is impassable due to a fallen tree. Townlands on this road are: Ballymague, Twopothouse.

Road L-1333-0 is impassable due to a fallen tree. Townlands on this road are: Lag, Ballybeg East, Ballybeg West.

16.37 Cork Airport have announced that Ryanair have cancelled all their remaining flights for the day due to Storm Barra.

16.33 Road L-7642-0 is impassable due to FALLEN TREE. Townlands on this road are: Clyduff, Gortagousta, Ballyadam.

16.30 Trees down at Bantry House & Gardens - owners appealing to people not to walk around the grounds during the Red Weather Alert.

16.07 Road L-4007-52 is impassable due to a fallen tree. Townlands on this road are: Miles, Cloheen, Carhoo (Ed Kilkerranmore). Details emailed.

16.06 Update on ESB power outages:

16.03 Road R-627-0 is impassable due to a fallen tree. Townlands on this road are: Killeagh, Broomfield East, Park North, Townparks (Ed Midleton), School-Land.

16.00 Ballyvolane Fire Brigade have just attended a tree blocking the road near Kerry Pike on the Clonlara Road outside the new Clonlara Estate.

15.57 Latest wind observations show that Sherkin Island has recorded a gust of 119 km/h in the last hour, along with a gust of 104 km/h at Valentia Leaf.

15.49 Reports of wires down on the Curraheen Road near the showgrounds. Emergency services on scene.

15.46 Reports of a tree down in Burnfort near the old pub.

15.45 Reports of a tree down in Cobh, towards Marlogue Woods.

15.24 No serious injuries have been reported as Storm Barra winds toppled a truck on the M8.

15.17 A tree and cables have falled on Castle Road, Blackrock.

15.14 The M8 Motorway bridge at Fermoy is closed in both directions due to an overturned truck.

Northbound traffic is being diverted into Fermoy town at Junction 15 Corrin.

Southbound traffic is being diverted into Fermoy at Junction 14 Moorepark.

15.12 Met Eireann are continuing to experience outages in Cork.

15.08 Met Eireann have urged people to follow the guidance of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and respect the water.

15.05 Met Eireann has said that Storm Barra is gradually moving eastwards over Ireland. It will continue to bring strong and damaging winds this evening and tonight.

15.00 Reports of a tree down near Rougrane, Glounthaune.

14.58 Reports of a tree down in Leamlara, near Brookfield Care Centre.

14.55 An overturned truck is currently blocking the Cork to Dublin motorway. It was overturned due to Storm Barra's strong winds. Emergency services are on the scene.

14.44 Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, advises customers in Drinagh, Crostera, Whiddy Island, Carrigtwohill, Blarney, Tower, Clondrohid  and surrounding areas of disruption to supply today, Tuesday 7 December, due to ESB outages and burst mains; some of which were caused by Storm Barra.

14.34 The road R-618-97 is impassable due to FALLEN TREE.
Townlands on this road are: Magooly, Inishleena, Faha.

14.32 Irish Coast Guard makes an appeal to the public to stay safe and away from piers and exposed areas as they may be hit by breaking waves.

14.25 Bus Éireann say in the interests of the safety of their employees and customers, all Bus Éireann services in Cork remain suspended for the rest of today, Tuesday, 7 December.This cancellation will also apply to all routes operating into or out of Cork including Expressway services

14.23 An Garda Siochana issue an appeal for everyone to ensure garden furniture and outdoor items are secure.

14.14 Cork County Council say the nature of the wind and the storm surge, coupled with the high astronomical tide led to flood defences in Bantry being breached.

14.11 Reports of a tree down between Kanturk and Newmarket, just before Allen's Bridge turn off.

14.03 Wave heights off the Cork coast are now 12.6m and 7.7m in the Celtic sea.

14.00 Cork Simon Community has managed to create extra spaces in their emergency shelter due to Storm Barra.

13.50 ESB outages have been restored in both Skibbereen and Macroom.

13.47 Footage has been captured of extreme weather conditions at Fastnet Lighthouse as a result of Storm Barra.

13.45 Power fault affecting 1,188 customers in Cobh has been repaired.

13.36 Met Eireann have issued an update saying:

"Latest wind observations show that Sherkin Island has recorded a sustained 10-minute mean wind speed of 111 km/h and a gust of 135 km/h."

They have also issued a rainfall radar update:

13.35 Cork County Council have issued an update saying:

"A Met Éireann Red Wind Warning remains in place until 9.00pm tonight as Storm Barra travels across the country bringing severe and damaging wind gusts with a wind gust of 156km/h recorded at Fastnet Lighthouse and 113 km/h recorded at 6am on Sherkin Island."

13.32 Many vital services are reminding Cork people that they are still operating remotely today.

13.31 Reports of a tree down, near Curraghphadeen, Iron Mines Road, towards the Hazel Tree Pub.

13.22 More power outages have been detected across the county.

13.07 Gardai in Cobh say a tree is down near Walters-town School at Ballynoe while a second tree is down at Ballard Hill, however the road there is passable.A car overturned at Mizen Head but no injuries were reported there.

13.01 Cork City Council say that so far twelve fallen trees have been reported across the city.

12.58 Gale to storm force west to southwest winds will veer northwest later.

Falls of sleet and snow are likely in places, especially on the mountains.

Coastal flooding is expected along with travel disruption.

Afternoon temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees.

12.57 Cork County Council say Bantry was the worst hit town in the county, with 28 primarily commercial premises affected this morning by High Tide.

The tide remained high for a number of hours due to the storm and wave action but is has now receded with the next high tide not expected to have a similar impact.

Flooding also occurred on the Back Street in Youghal which has receded.

12.55 Multiple reports of trees down across the county. Citizens are being reminded to stay at home and avoid travelling.

12.51 ESB are aware of many power outages in the Cork area as a result of Storm Barra. They are currently working on resolving this in areas that it is safe to do so. The power shortage may affect water supply until 8pm in Glenbeg, Eyeries, Ardgroom, Urhan, Glengarriff  and Drinagh.

ESB Map of Faults in the Cork area, from esbnetworks.ie

12.43 Irish Rail have said that due to Storm Barra there are up to 30 minute delays expected between Mallow and Cork/Tralee.

12.21 How Storm Barra looked over Ireland at midday

12.18 Latest from Met Eireann:

STATUS RED - STORM WARNING FROM ROCHE'S POINT TO LOOP HEAD TO ROSSAN POINT

West to northwest winds will reach violent storm force 11 on Irish coastal waters from Roches Point to Loop Head to Rossan Point.

12.00 More than 65,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power around the country as a result of Storm Barra.

Cork and Kerry are bearing the brunt of the storm force winds which could reach in excess of 130km per hour.

Storm Barra has knocked over 11,000 customers off the power grid across Cork.

Cobh has been worst hit, with over 7,400 without power.

In Castletownbere  1,794 without power after Storm Barra made landfall in West Cork.

In the city 1,522 customers in the Bishopstown area remain without power since this morning and over 1500 customers are off the power grid in Cobh.

Power outages have also been reported in Kinsale, Timoleague, Macroom and Bantry.

Repair crews are working on the faults, when it’s safe to do so, and the estimated time of restoration for the majority of outages is around teatime this evening.

The ESB says power outages are mainly due to trees falling on overhead lines.

11.48 Over 7,400 premises in Cobh are now without power due to #StormBarra

11.43 Gardai have launched an investigation after a woman fell from a height in the city centre this morning.

The alarm was raised around 8.30am and emergency services responded to the scene after the woman in her 30’s fell from a property on Meade Street, just off Sullivan's Quay.

She was rushed by ambulance to Cork University Hospital to be treated for her injuries which are described as multiple

In a statement issued to RedFM News Gardai have confirmed that the woman’s are injuries are not life threatening but an investigation is continuing to ascertain the exact circumstances around the incident.

11.33 Tree down outside Kinsale next to Kinsale GAA pitch, Bandon Road, Kinsale #StormBarra

11.23 How Storm Barra currently looks over Ireland

11.15 Over 1500 premises have been affected by a power outage in Cobh

10.50 Brown Thomas Cork store will be closed today, Tuesday 7th December, in the interest of customer and staff safety. It will reopen at 9am tomorrow, 8th December #StormBarra

10.47 BreastCheck appointments today are cancelled in Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary South and Waterford due to Storm Barra.

Breastcheck are offering new appointments to all those whose appointments have been cancelled, as a priority. Women are asked to continue to check hse.ie for updates.

Women can check their contact details are correct on https://www2.hse.ie/breast-screening/breast-screening-register/

10.39 The River Lee burst its banks in the city centre earlier and City Council say high tide causing flooding
across South Mall from the riverside quays at Morrisons Island.

The flood water reached streets such as Pembroke Street and Phoenix Street but did not impact on properties and did not enter Oliver Plunkett Street.

Traffic on Lavitts Quay was reduced to one lane before high tide due to flood waters. Wandesford Quay was also closed off to traffic in the run-up to high tide.

Tidal flooding has subsided in Cork City.

Director of Operations at Cork City Council David Joyce says a number of roads were impassible for a time.

"The first hazard to face the city this morning was the tidal flooding.

"High tide was 7.24, so we were out on site from before 7am, evaluating the situation.

"As predicted there were a lot of wet quays and roads around the city. A lot of roads were impassable - Morrison's Island, Union Quay, South Terrace and Wandesford Quay."

10.26 Cork County Council crews have been on standby throughout the night and across the morning with sandbags deployed and pumps in operation across known flood risk areas.

River levels are also being monitored with flood barriers erected in Mallow and Fermoy yesterday.

The Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team and Crisis Management Team are meeting this morning and say this stage the worst affected area in the county is Bantry.

23 premises were hit by flooding this morning at high tide with the Council warning that while high tide has passed, the tide is likely to remain high for a number of hours due to the storm and wave action.

Speaking to RedFM News Padraig Barrett Director of Service Roads with the County Council says issues such as fallen trees, flooding or road damaged should be reported to them.

"Storm Barra has been making its presence felt throughout Cork county all morning and will o until 9pm tonight.

"People should avoid unnecessary journeys and stay at home where possible.

"Call 021 4276891 for Cork County Council emergencies, and outside of office hours after 5 this evening to call 021 4800048 to report issues such as fallen trees, and follow Cork County Council on social media for further updates."

10.04 People are reminded that the vaccination centre at City Hall is closed today due to #Storm Barra. All appointments which were scheduled for today will be re-scheduled for the same time slot tomorrow, 9th December

9.56 Storm Barra has knocked over 3,500 customers off the power grid across Cork this morning.

Bishopstown is the worst affected area so far with 1,522 customers without power this morning. Repair crews are working on the issue, when it’s safe to do so, and the estimated time of restoration at this stage is 6pm.

Elsewhere 1,234 customers lost power at Lee Bridge with the power expected to be restored there just before 4pm.

Power outages have also been reported in Kilmoney, Mayfield, Skibbereen, Bantry and Castletownbere

9.50 Reports are emerging that a woman has fallen from a height in the city centre.

The alarm was raised around 8.30am and emergency services responded to reports that a woman had fallen from a roof or balcony from a property on Meade Street, just off Sullivan's Quay.

The Irish Examiner reports that the woman suffered multiple injuries and those injuries are said to be serious but not life threatening.

She was rushed by ambulance to Cork University Hospital for medical treatment.

Gardai have launched an investigation into the incident in order to ascertain the exact circumstances around it.

9.37 Power outage reported in Bantry, 78 premises affected

9.31 Our colleagues at the Irish Examiner are reporting that a person has been injured after falling from a building in the city - more here

9.30 Power outage reported in Castletownbere with 514 customers affected

9.28 Power outage reported in Skibbereen with 103 customers affected

9.26 Power outage reported in Youghal with 64 customers affected

9.20 Power outage reported at Lee Bridge near Macroom with 1,234 customers affected

9:19 All offices of Synergy Credit Union offices at Fermoy, Watergrasshill and on Lower Glanmire Road in Cork City are closed today due to #StormBarra Their Freephone 1800 272927 is operating and so are all their online services.

9.01 The Housing Minister says Storm Barra has turned out to be 'as severe as predicted', as people in red and orange counties are being urged to stay at home.

Mallow Gardai say there have been reports of some trees down in the area however the County Council crews are dealing with all these reports

A power line is down near Walterstown School at Ballynoe in Cobh while Bandon gardai say any fallen trees have been cleared

Anglesea Street Gardai say there are no major issues to report in the city this morning while Gardai in Midleton say all roads are clear

Minister Darragh O'Brien says the emergency response has been activated, with councils given everything they need.

"Preparations have been taking place for this event since late last week.

"We are well prepared, and the local authorities have all the resources they need to be able to carry out their really important week.

"I've just arrived at Dublin Castle for Cabinet, and you can see that people have heeded the warning and are obviously working from home and staying in."

8.45 Thousands of homes and businesses are without power this morning, as Storm Barra hits the south and west coasts.

The River Lee burst its banks in the city centre earlier and City Council say high tide passed with flood waters flowing across South Mall from the riverside quays at Morrisons Island.

The flood water reached streets such as Pembroke Street and Phoenix Street but did not impact on properties and did not enter Oliver Plunkett Street.

Traffic on Lavitts Quay was reduced to one lane before high tide due to flood waters. Wandesford Quay was also closed off to traffic in the run-up to high tide.

Manager of the Imperial Hotel on South Mall in Cork City, Sinead Ryan, was among the staff rushing to divert flood waters away from the building this morning.

"We were getting the flood barriers up, it's about 2/3 minutes grin getting into the hotel.

"It stops the lobby flooding and our cafe. The last time it was flooded it went up past my ankles."

8:35 Around 2,500 schools are closed this morning as a result of the storm.

The Department of Education has asked all schools in red and orange counties to close.

The Red Alert is in operation across Cork until 9 o’clock tonight with the public being urged to stay at home

Education Minister Norma Foley says they closed schools in orange level counties as a precaution.

"It would always be the case that schools that would be in a red area would be automatically stood down.

"It is the advice of Met Eireann that it is likely that those who find themselves in the orange alert area that that status could revert to a red status."

8.30 An Post say all of their post offices in Cork and Kerry will remain closed today and there will be no mail deliveries or collections in the two counties today

In a statement issued to RedFM News An Post say they will continue to monitor the situation and provided conditions are safe for their staff, all services will resume as normal tomorrow

Any Childrens’ Allowance payments due for payment today will be paid at post offices tomorrow.

8.27 West Cork was badly hit in the early stages of the red warning coming into place, according to the County Council.

Pumping operations are underway in Bantry where the square has flooded. Streets in Youghal and Midleton have also been hit by flooding this morning

Senior Engineer John Donegan says Bantry in particular has been severely impacted .

"We're in a period of spring tides, with coastal surge of up to a metre.

"The sea wall has been over topped, and the culvert that runs through the centre of the town has been surcharged, resulting in up to 20-25 properties being flooded."

8.24 How Storm Barra currently looks off the Irish coast

8.21 Flooding in the city

8:14 Flooding reported in Youghal and Midleton

 

8:12 Update from An Post:

"All Post Offices will remain closed and there will be no mail deliveries or collections in any part of counties Kerry or Cork  today, Tuesday 7th December. "

7.54 Flooding in Kinsale

7.50 Flooding on South Terrace

7:48 Flooding on Morrison's Island

7:40 Power outage reported in Castletownbere with 1,286 customers affected

7.31 Flooding on South Mall. High tide was at 7.24

 

7:21 Wandesford Quay in the city is closed due to flooding, while Lavitts Quay is down to one lane

7:15 Red marine warning for points east of Cork to Mizen reduced to Orange.

7:12 Flooding in Cork city centre

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7:11 Power outages have been reported this morning in Bishopstown where 1522 customers are affected, and in Mayfield where 48 customers are affected.

A red level wind warning is now in place for Cork and people are urged to stay indoors until Storm Barra has passed over the country.

Almost all inpatient and outpatient appointments at the five hospitals in Cork have been cancelled, while all schools and third level institutes have been advised to stay closed today.

Bus Éireann have cancelled all services in Cork and flights at Cork Airport have been disrupted.

Flooding is expected in the city at 7:24 this morning and Council Crews are on standby in the City.

Speaking to RedFM News, Director of Services at Cork City Council David Joyce has this advice.

"Unfortunately we do have an issues specific to Cork city on Tuesday morning which is the spring high tide at 7.24AM.

"We expect that because of the storm surge caused by the storm coming in from the Atlantic that there will be a significant storm surge on top of the lariat high spring tides, so we do expect that between 7AM and 8AM that the quays around the city will experience tidal flooding."

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Winds are expected to gust over 130 kilometres per hour and some power outages are expected.

People are being reminded not to approach fallen trees as they may contain live electricity lines.

The County Council are asking people to secure any loose items on their property and to stay away from the coast.

Driver are also being warned to expected debris and spot flooding on roads.

Pumping operations are currently underway in Bantry town centre.

Speaking to RedFM News, Senior Engineer with the County Council John Donegan says their crews are on standby.

"Members of the public can contact the Council's emergency out of hours service on 021 4800048 and a message will be passed on to various area crews, and will be assessed based on the need involved.

"Due to the red warning only life threatening matters will be assessed."

Speaking to RedFM News, Brian Farrell from the Road Safety Authority is advising people to stay off the road.

"The key thing is not to try and drive through flooded roads.

"You don't know what dangers might be lurking under the flooded road area, and you could end up getting stranded and diverting emergency services to extract you, and you could also cause irreparable damage to the engine of your car if water gets flooded into your engine.

"They don't issue red warnings very often, they're rare, so when they're issued it means there's a threat to life. We need to take this warning very seriously."

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