Thousands of homes and businesses in Galway are without power today as Storm Ashely has been bringing heavy winds to the west coast.
ESB Networks have reported power outages across Galway affecting more than 8,800 properties so far today.
The worst effects so far have been in the Connemara region, with more than 3,000 premises in the Clifden area without power.
A serious outage in the Screeb area has left 2,762 homes and businesses without power this afternoon.
Glenamaddy has also seen a serious outage affecting more than 1,500 properties as a result of Storm Ashley.
Galway remains under a Status Orange Wind Warning until 8pm this evening, with a Status Yellow warning in place afterwards until midnight.
Galway City Council has closed roads and car parks, and issued a flood warning for high tide from 6:30pm – 8:30pm on Sunday evening.
Motorists are advised to be alert for fallen trees, downed power lines, and flying debris as a result of the weather.
