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Stormy Weather

In Jaunary 2014, strong winds and heavy rain caused flooding and damage across the country
  • Storm damage at Kilbaha, Loop Head Peninsula in Co Clare (Pic: Carsten Krieger)

    Storm damage at Kilbaha, Loop Head Peninsula in Co Clare (Pic: Carsten Krieger)

  • Damaged caravans at Caherdaniel, Co Kerry. (Pic: Wave Crest Caravan & Camping, Caherdaniel)

    Damaged caravans at Caherdaniel, Co Kerry. (Pic: Wave Crest Caravan & Camping, Caherdaniel)

  • A sinkhole appears on Strand Road, Tramore in Co Waterford (Pic: Tina Schley)

    A sinkhole appears on Strand Road, Tramore in Co Waterford (Pic: Tina Schley)

  • Cars ended up in the water at Cleggan Pier in Connemara, Co Galway (Pic: Shane Bisgood)

    Cars ended up in the water at Cleggan Pier in Connemara, Co Galway (Pic: Shane Bisgood)

  • Storm caused serious erosion at Ardamine beach, Courtown in Gorey (Pic: Alan Vines)

    Storm caused serious erosion at Ardamine beach, Courtown in Gorey (Pic: Alan Vines)

  • Windsurfers take advantage of the conditions at Dollymount Beach in Dublin (Pic: Ciara Bregazzi)

    Windsurfers take advantage of the conditions at Dollymount Beach in Dublin (Pic: Ciara Bregazzi)

  • A car is lifted from the water at Cleggan Pier (Pic: Shane Bisgood)

    A car is lifted from the water at Cleggan Pier (Pic: Shane Bisgood)

  • The River Finn in Ballybofey in Donegal is close to breaking its banks (Pic: Stephen Wilson)

    The River Finn in Ballybofey in Donegal is close to breaking its banks (Pic: Stephen Wilson)

  • Motorists face difficult driving conditions in Malahide, Dublin (Pic: Stephen Doyle)

    Motorists face difficult driving conditions in Malahide, Dublin (Pic: Stephen Doyle)

  • The boardwalk at Youghal was badly damaged (Pic: Ann FitzGerald)

    The boardwalk at Youghal was badly damaged (Pic: Ann FitzGerald)

  • Waves lashing the shoreline at Kilbaha in Co Clare (Pic: Carsten Krieger)

    Waves lashing the shoreline at Kilbaha in Co Clare (Pic: Carsten Krieger)

  • A cottage at Roundstone, Co Galway is battered by waves (Pic: Martha Ryan)

    A cottage at Roundstone, Co Galway is battered by waves (Pic: Martha Ryan)

  • Conor took this picture of the Cappagh Road in Kilrush, Co Clare under siege from the elements

    Conor took this picture of the Cappagh Road in Kilrush, Co Clare under siege from the elements

  • This image from Doolin2Aran Ferries shows differing views of the car park in Co Clare

    This image from Doolin2Aran Ferries shows differing views of the car park in Co Clare