An Orange weather warning remains in place for the entire country this evening.

Stormy conditions have caused flooding and power outages.

ESB Crews have restored electricity to around 7,000  homes, however 700 are still without power, mainly in the South West.

A number of homes and businesses were also flooded, with Limerick, Clare and Galway among the worst hit.

Image: Gale force winds cause high waves to batter the promenade at Lahinch Co Clare at the first high tide of the day at approx 5.45 am. Photo: Photocall Ireland