Thousands of homes around he country are without power as Storm Desmond batters Ireland, as well as parts of the United Kingdom.
The storm has been responsible for flooding, travel delays and sporting events being cancelled, as high winds and heavy rain continue to hit Ireland. People have taken to social media to share images and videos shared from all around the country showing the effects of the storm.
Newtown cove tramore hard to stand still #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/AOQByxJwyQ
— Leah Burgess (@Spookwoman) December 5, 2015
Iniscarra Dam right now #Cork #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/oWmsZrzkrY
— Random Cork Stuff (@RandomCorkStuff) December 5, 2015
There's a storm brewing on the west coast of Ireland..... #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/cnlFCLhF3H
— Paul O'Brien (@paulgaillimh) December 4, 2015
That hasn't stopped a few dedicated souls from heading down to the seafront to take a quick swim.
Needless to say, Salthill's 'hardy annuals' are still heading in for their daily dip (centre of pic) #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/G2sTicXCxc
— Enda Cunningham (@endacunningham) December 4, 2015
In Dublin and Donegal, strong winds and heavy rain have caused trees to fall and damage to property as roads become impassable.
Tree down in car park Nutgrove Ave, Rathfarnham. @ESBNetworks + Gdi @ scene. A number of cars damaged. #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/yZdOdZyWSz
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) December 5, 2015
The main road between Ardara and Killybegs as #StormDesmond continues to bear its teeth in #Donegal #WildAtlanticWay pic.twitter.com/RRp5Er0iiY
— Harry Walsh (@HarryWalsh65) December 5, 2015
Latest from Castlefin: pic.twitter.com/FC6tnFYfkL
— Chris McNulty (@chrismcnulty86) December 5, 2015
Similarly, in Cork, Brown Thomas on Patrick Street has suffered damage to its storefront signage, while in Kerry Tralee is seeing flooding.
Brown Thomas Cork has just lost its front to #Desmond @breakingnewsie pic.twitter.com/HdlqaRgyQr
— Richard Jacob (@idahocafe) December 5, 2015
#Ballymullen after #StormDesmond #tralee @radiokerrynews pic.twitter.com/dN6OjCdM38
— Gaothmhor (@gaothmhor) December 5, 2015
#StormDesmond #tralee @rtenews @Kerrys_Eye @kerryman_ie @thejournal_ie pic.twitter.com/YTZ5StHkY5
— Gaothmhor (@gaothmhor) December 5, 2015
Still, some people have chosen to go about their business as usual today.
Moving your sofa, as you do, in the wettest storm in decades. #OnlyInIreland #StormDesmond @deric_hartigan pic.twitter.com/wtPh8h4jdD
— Susan Ireland&Travel (@VibrantIreland) December 5, 2015
