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Hurricane Ophelia most searched for term this year on Google

Hurricane Ophelia blows in top of 2017 Google charts

Hurricane Ophelia was the most searched for term by Irish-based Google users this year, according to the company's review of trending search terms for 2017

Ireland • 13 Dec 17

29,000 homes and businesses are still without electricity

Efforts to restore power, water after Ophelia continue

The number of homes and businesses without electricity has fallen to 29,000 as efforts to restore power after Hurricane Ophelia continue.

Ireland • 20 Oct 17

John Murphy estimates the damage caused will run into hundreds of thousands of euro

Job fears after Ophelia flattens 10,000 nursery trees

The owner of one of the largest wholesale tree nurseries in the country has spoken about his devastation after much of his young tree crop was destroyed by Storm Ophelia.

Ireland • 18 Oct 17

Saltcoats on the west coast of Scotland as Storm Ophelia hits

Ophelia disruption continues as storm hits UK

Weather warnings are in place for parts of Scotland after Storm Ophelia brought power cuts and disruption to the UK.

News • 17 Oct 17

Workmen survey the damage to the roof of Turners Cross stadium in Cork

Ophelia: Extent of damage assessed

Massive clean-up operation after the worst storm in 50 years hit Ireland yesterday.

hurricane ophelia • 18 Oct 17

Storm brought down trees across the country

48,000 homes without water, 137,000 without power

Irish Water has confirmed the number of customers without water is 48,000, while 137,000 homes and businesses remain without power after Storm Ophelia brought down trees and power lines across the country.

hurricane ophelia • 18 Oct 17

Luas services on the Red and Green Lines will not resume until at least noon

After Storm Ophelia: What to expect today

The National Emergency Coordination Group has said that the country will be open for business this morning after a day of destruction and devastation from Storm Ophelia.

hurricane ophelia • 17 Oct 17

People are strongly advised to stay away from coastal areas

Public safety message from emergency coordination group

Key public safety and information messages from the National Emergency Coordination Group.

hurricane ophelia • 16 Oct 17

The HSE said urgent procedures will be protected

HSE expects outpatient services to resume

The Health Service Executive has said it expects that outpatient services will be fully provided tomorrow, with a small number of exceptions.

News • 16 Oct 17

Richard Bruton said the decision was taken in the interests of safety and clarity

Dept says schools to remain closed for second day

As storm Ophelia passes over Ireland, the Department of Education and Skills has confirmed that all schools will remain closed tomorrow.

hurricane ophelia • 16 Oct 17

Clare O'Neill and Michael Pyke died in separate incidents while Fintan Goss (R) has been named locally as the third victim

Three people die in Storm Ophelia incidents

Three people have died in storm-related incidents in Louth, Tipperary and Waterford.

hurricane ophelia • 17 Oct 17

The roof is being peeled off an apartment building at River Village, Athlone

Ophelia: Timeline of storm's development

View a timeline of the development of Ophelia, the storm expected to bring 130km/h winds to Ireland today.

hurricane ophelia • 16 Oct 17

No Luas services will operate tomorrow morning

Ophelia: Travel disruption at a glance

People have been warned of significant disruption to travel services due to Storm Ophelia, while gardaí have urged people to avoid unnecessary travel.

hurricane ophelia • 16 Oct 17

Ophelia: 295,000 premises left without power

Three people have lost their lives as Storm Ophelia brought high winds, property damage and power outages to much of the country.

hurricane ophelia • 16 Oct 17

A tree down on Watermill Road in Raheny, Co Dublin

Ophelia the 'biggest and most destructive storm'

The Taoiseach has reiterated calls for people to stay indoors as Storm Ophelia passes across Ireland, with the ESB describing it as the biggest and most destructive storm.

hurricane ophelia • 16 Oct 17

A status red weather warning has been issued by Met Éireann - - its highest warning

Status red wind warning extended across the country

Met Éireann has placed the entire country under a status red wind warning with Hurricane Ophelia set to hit our shores this morning

hurricane ophelia • 16 Oct 17

A US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) graphic gives an approximate representation of the hurricane path

Bus Éireann cancels school buses over Hurricane Ophelia

School buses operated by Bus Éireann in Cork, Kerry, Clare, Mayo and Galway will not run on Monday due to the expected arrival of the remains of Hurricane Ophelia.

News • 15 Oct 17

The hurricane is moving eastward over the Atlantic towards Ireland

Ireland set to experience tail end of Hurricane Ophelia

Ireland is set to feel the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia as it moves eastward over the Atlantic and is set to pass close to the country on Monday.

Weather • 13 Oct 17

hurricane ophelia

Hurricane Ophelia blows in top of 2017 Google charts

Efforts to restore power, water after Ophelia continue

Job fears after Ophelia flattens 10,000 nursery trees

Ophelia disruption continues as storm hits UK

Ophelia: Extent of damage assessed

48,000 homes without water, 137,000 without power

After Storm Ophelia: What to expect today

Public safety message from emergency coordination group

HSE expects outpatient services to resume

Dept says schools to remain closed for second day

Three people die in Storm Ophelia incidents

Ophelia: Timeline of storm's development

Ophelia: Travel disruption at a glance

Ophelia: 295,000 premises left without power

Ophelia the 'biggest and most destructive storm'

Status red wind warning extended across the country

Bus Éireann cancels school buses over Hurricane Ophelia

Ireland set to experience tail end of Hurricane Ophelia

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