Floods have caused widespread damage to the electricity network right across the country but particular in the South and South West of Ireland.

Approximately 70,000 were without electricity this morning but ESB Networks have been working tirelessly to re-establish connections.

Mike Fitzgerald of ESB Networks says the winds are hampering repairs:

This is the worst storm in many years.

Kerry has been the most impacted, between our Tralee and Killarney areas 25,000 customers are without supply. Other areas effected are Enniscorty, co Wexford, Birdhill/Neenagh Co. Tipperary, Foynes, Co.Limerick, Kildare, Co Kildare.

ESB Networks engineers have been monitoring this all night and have mobilised all crews in affected areas for this morning and will proceed as it is safe to do so, being mindful that the storm is still in full force.

Morning.Widespread storm damage across the country. Check ESB Networks website for updates & http://t.co/lrOgCKab1y 1850 372 999

— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) December 27, 2013

 Winds have caused extensive damage to the electricity network as a result of flying debris, fallen trees and broken poles.

Over 500 individual faults have been recorded nationwide.

Some flights have been diverted, delayed or cancelled this morning as a result of severe gusty winds at Dublin Airport.

Passengers are advised to check with their airline's website before travelling to Dublin Airport.

Meanwhile, there are no Darts between Dun Laoghaire and Blackrock due to overhead line damage.

Irish Rail spokesman Barry Kenny says rail passengers are not allowed into Pearse Station:Meanwhile, Irish Ferries and Stena Line have cancelled some of today's services due to stormy sea conditions.

Dublin Airport is operational today. Stormy wind conditions are impacting the flight schedule.

— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) December 27, 2013