Storm Ophelia has come and gone but one thing is for certain - we can always rely on the Irish public to entertain, in 140 characters or less. 

As people were stuck indoors, RTÉ News and other key media kept us all informed on the updates, warnings, dangers and tragedies that unfolded throughout the day.

On a lighter note, many people chose to while away the hours and keep nerves calm by posting and sharing on social - here are some of the gems we found. 

Sibh Wards: "Hurricane prep - charge your phones, power outage likely. Irish people - drain batteries laughing at hilarious hurricane memes #Ophelia"


Don't Make Unnecessary Journeys
Teresa Mannion was hailed a hero as the storm gained momentum yesterday afternoon. The RTÉ reporter gained fame for her viral report on Storm Desmond in 2015 and the internet has not forgotten.

James Patrice: "Ophelia? BRING IT ON (forever looking to emulate the [crown] that is @TeresaMannion ) #Ophelia"

Des Cahil: "Teresa Mannion has a new outfit for work tomorrow! .... #Ophelia #DontMakeUnnecessaryJourneys"

Martin Doherty:‏ "Just met Teresa Mannion on a treacherous road making an unnecessary journey just to swim in the sea. Practice what you preach woman #Ophelia"

Spell Check
It was announced that all schools and colleges would remain closed during the storm. However, some questioned that decision as both #Ophelia and #Opehlia began trending on Twitter.

Thomas Duffy: "Probably no harm the Dept of Education is trending. They can do a special spelling class for #Ophelia"

Denise Curtin: "The amount of people spelling #Opehlia instead of #Ophelia is giving me more anxiety than the storm."

Ciara Phelan: "As a nation spelling is not our strong point #Ophelia #Opehlia"

Ireland v The World
Many people were quick to point out how the Irish have been dealing with the hurricane compared to other nationalities.

Dan Higgins: "America: stores emptied of all supplies, looting begins. Ireland: let's go check what's on special in Lidl. #Ophelia"

Aoife Ryan: "In America people stock up on supplies for a storm. In Ireland we get the washing off the line #Ophelia"

Kathryn Kilkelly: "American mothers during a hurricane:get in the bunker, kids Irish mammys during a hurricane:bring in the washing good man yourself #Ophelia"

Hollywoodbine: "Only in Ireland would you see this during a hurricane #Ophelia"

Klye Malone: "UK: The sky is blood. The end of days has come IRELAND: Oh, there goes another house. Mad craic out there Margaret come look #Ophelia"

Comedians
Ireland's funny men and women were quick to have their say on the storm.

Chris O'Dowd: "Please be kind, Ophelia. Budget cuts have been tough. The only medical professionals left west of the Shannon are The Sawdoctors. #Worried"

PJ Gallagher: "Stay safe ireland. Help is on the way. #Ophilia"

 Twisted Doodles: "Making trees paranoid #ophelia"

Roving Reporting
Everyone from Joe to Bryan Dobson did an excellent job reporting on Storm Ophelia yesterday. However, there was no way for the reporters to capture every dramatic moment. Luckily, smart phone users were at the ready to capture the events of the day.

Eoin English: "Dramatic footage of the roof being blown off #Douglas Community School's gym on southside of #Cork city #Ophelia #iestaff"

Seán Hassett: "My parents flight landing @DublinAirport, well done to the pilot of EI491, my heart was in my mouth! #ophelia"

Noel Dowling: "My Ma looks like she's dragging a wounded soldier over the enemy lines, her nerves are gone watching the bins #Ophelia"

Sarah Kavanagh: "Ummmm... think they know there’s something big coming? #Ophelia #mondays"

Zombie Apocalypse
Many noted that the quiet streets of Ireland were like that out of a zombie apocalypse movie. And as it turns out, we as a people are not prepared for a dystopian society.

Hugh Linehan‏Verified: "Grafton Street at half two on a Monday afternoon. Overheard: ‘It’s like the zombie apocalypse’. #Ophelia"

Tara Stewart: "So @MangoDassle did an emergency shop & only bought 8 packets of Koko noodles I guess in emergencies u really get 2 know ur partner #ophelia"

Jim Sheridan: "No electricity for hours, phone battery at 2%.. Have asked my kids to randomly insult me so I can get the Twitter experience during #Ophelia"

Fran_tastic1: "All of my hurricane snacks are gone. I take it back, I couldn’t survive a hurricane or a zombie apocalypse. Im weak for the snacks #ophelia"

Jayo Hayes: "What if the wifi goes? Does this mean we have to have conversations with other people face to face. What's has to world come too #Ophelia" 

One thing is for certain, we'll be talking about this storm for the weeks to come.

rob&dave kearney‏: "I reckon my hairdresser will get at least 2 months small talk out of this hurricane #Ophelia"