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Growing tunnels at a mushroom farm in Co Westmeath were completely destroyed during Storm Éowyn

Calls for support for horticulture sector after storm

There have been renewed calls for financial support for those in the horticulture sector who have been affected by Storm Éowyn.

Ireland • 28 Jan

Thousands of people across Conamara are still without electricity, water, mobile phone service or landlines following Storm Éowyn

'People feel afraid' - storm impact felt in Conamara

Conamara is one of the areas worst affected by Storm Éowyn and people in An Cheathrú Rua, Co Galway have been venting their anger and frustration during a visit by Minister Dara Calleary.

Connacht • 29 Jan

Figures show that 3% of customers currently have no service at all

11.5% of mobile users experiencing service disruption

Around 11.5% of mobile customers are experiencing some level of degradation to their service following Storm Éowyn, according to the latest figures.

Weather • 28 Jan

Mary and Martin Higgins got through the weekend by 'living on bread and water... and a bit of love'

'We couldn't get in or out' - storm's impact felt in west

Some of the worst affected areas by Storm Éowyn have been in the west of Ireland, where major clean-up operations are under way.

Connacht • 28 Jan

The Dáil was adjourned on 23 January and is due to reconvene on 5 February

Calls for Dáil to be recalled in aftermath of Storm Éowyn

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has written to the Taoiseach urging him to immediately reconvene the Dáil to address the crisis facing the country in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.

Ireland • 27 Jan

The community hub at Clonkill GAA club has been described as 'a godsend' by local residents

Watch: Mullingar hub helping people impacted by storm

At Clonkill GAA club, outside of Mullingar, the lights are on. The community here has been without power since early on Friday morning but a generator - usually used for floodlights - is providing much needed power.

Ireland • 26 Jan

Ashbourne Fire brigade attended a downed tree on the N2 in Co Meath

Emergency response hubs to be set up in worst hit areas

Local authorities are to establish emergency response hubs in the areas that are most impacted by power outages caused by Storm Éowyn.

Weather • 27 Jan

Ashbourne Fire brigade attending a downed tree on the N2 in Co Meath

Yellow warnings take effect in aftermath of Storm Éowyn

Several Status Yellow weather warnings are set to take effect today as the country continues to assess the damage of Storm Éowyn.

Ireland • 26 Jan

The gable end of the Egan's home in Ballinasloe gave way during Storm Éowyn

Family devastated after home partially collapses in storm

A family in Co Galway is assessing the damage that Storm Éowyn has caused to their home.

Storm Éowyn • 26 Jan

As it happened: ESB crews work to repair faults

Look back at developments after a massive clean-up operation continued in the wake of Storm Éowyn, which battered the country leaving widespread destruction

Storm Éowyn • 25 Jan

Many roads around the country were blocked by fallen trees

Weather warnings as strong winds, rain to hit Ireland

Three new weather warnings have been issued for tomorrow with Met Éireann warning of further damage to already weakened structures and trees, as the clean-up following Storm Éowyn continues.

Weather • 25 Jan

The incident happened at Feddyglass, Raphoe at 5.30am when a tree fell on a car during Storm Éowyn

Man dies after tree falls on car in Co Donegal

A man has died in a road incident in Co Donegal in the early hours of this morning.

Ireland • 25 Jan

Crews begin work on clearing fallen trees in Co Dublin

Safety remains paramount as clean-up operation begins

The Health and Safety Authority is urging that the immediate clean-up operation be left to professional operators to undertake the work safely.

Ireland • 24 Jan

Strong winds damaged a wind turbine in Indreabhán, Co Galway (Credit: Naoise Ó Muirí)

In Pictures: Destruction as Éowyn leaves its mark

House-holders, farmers, businesses and local authorities around the country are assessing the damage caused by caused by Storm Éowyn.

Gallery • 24 Jan

It was possible to land the plane on the second attempted after the first attempt had to be aborted, the passenger said (Sotck image)

Cork woman describes 'terrifying' shaky landing in storm

A passenger arriving into Cork Airport late last night has described experiencing a "scary" landing due to heavy turbulence during Storm Éowyn.

Munster • 24 Jan

Greencoat Renewables said its turbines automatically cut out at around 25m/s to protect themselves from excessive loads

Greencoat Renewables records high wind speeds in storm

Renewable energy investor Greencoat Renewables said the highest average wind speed measured across its portfolio of 26 wind farms in Ireland during Storm Éowyn was at Sliabh Bawn in Roscommon.

Business • 24 Jan

As it happened: Storm Éowyn brings record gusts

Follow developments live as Storm Éowyn leaves hundreds of thousands of without power and brings gusts in excess of 170km/h.

Weather • 24 Jan

Storm Éowyn has been described as 'disruptive and dangerous'

How to prepare for Storm Éowyn

As Ireland braces for Storm Éowyn, predicted to be the 'severest storm' Ireland has ever seen, the public have been advised to be prepared.