Ralph Riegel

Met Éireann have issued a Status Red weather warning for Galway and Cork for Saturday as Storm Bert is expected to bring “severe flooding” to parts of the country.

Storm Bert poses a potential threat to life, with nearly three weeks of rain likely to fall in a few hours overnight.

Storm Bert is in full swing, with a potential threat to life, as council crews, fire services and the ESB tackle flooded roads, downed trees and power outages.

Storm Bert is in full swing, with a potential threat to life, as council crews, fire services and the ESB tackle flooded roads, downed trees and power outages.

Storm Bert is in full swing, with a potential threat to life, as council crews, fire services and the ESB tackle flooded roads, downed trees and power outages.

More than 60,000 homes and businesses throughout Ireland are without power this morning as Storm Bert wreaks havoc on Ireland.

| 60,000 homes and businesses without power Landslide reported in Co Galway Worst affected counties are: Donegal, Kerry, Cork, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon Number of rivers have broken their banks nationwide Storm Bert: Footage shows heavy flooding as rivers burst their banks Ralph Riegel and Cian Ó Broin Today at 10:17 More than 60,000 homes and businesses throughout Ireland are without power this morning as Storm Bert wreaks havoc on Ireland. Today 11:50 AM Eoghan Moloney Landslide reported in Co Galway A landslide has been reported in Co Galway this morning in Connemara, on the Maam to Leenane road. Please take care if you are travelling in the region. Today 10:36 AM Eoghan Moloney Serious flooding in Donegal Donegal has so far witnessed the worst of the damage from Storm Bert with flooding in Killybegs town and multiple roads closed due to flooding. A number of rivers and streams across Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway and Mayo have broken their banks with dozens of roads closed as a result. Road flooding has been reported at Castleisland and Killarney in Kerry, Abbeyfeale in Limerick, Bantry in west Cork and in various parts of Donegal. Serious flooding in Abbeyfeale damaged a number of properties with Abbeyfeale soccer club's pitch under 30cm-plus of water. Dozens of roads nationwide have had to be closed because of the combination of flooding and fallen trees. Around 100 rural and secondary roads are impassable because of flooding. An image Eileen's hair salon, a local business in Killybegs shows a street largely submerged in water after a night of very heavy rain. Photo credit: Eileen's Unisex Hair Salon Today 10:20 AM Eoghan Moloney 60,000 now without power The ESB has just confirmed over 60,000 homes and businesses are without power nationwide - but that could increase further as the day progresse. Even after red and orange weather warnings expire, heavy rain will continue to fall on much of the country today. Just now Eoghan Moloney Abbeyfeale subject to severe flooding The river Feale burst its banks, causing severe flooding nearby 55 minutes ago Eoghan Moloney Flooding reported in Kerry A number of roads across Kerry are impassable due to heavy rain. Please check with local authorities before travelling this morning. Today 12:29 PM Eoghan Moloney Another casualty of Storm Bert Today 12:20 PM Eoghan Moloney Gougane Barra showing the effects of Bert's downpour Today 12:17 PM Eoghan Moloney Very powerful falls at Powerscourt this morning Today 12:13 PM Eoghan Moloney Some good news from Cork Today 12:04 PM Eoghan Moloney Details of the new weather warnings from Met Éireann Today 11:30 AM Eoghan Moloney Flooding causing delays and cancellations to public transport Today 11:30 AM cian Dublin Airport warns passengers of minor delays due to Storm Bert A very small number of departing flights have experienced delays due to wind conditions. One incoming flight performed a go-around before landing, while another flight has been cancelled this morning due to weather conditions at the other airport. Today 10:57 AM cian Met Éireann issues new Status Yellow weather warnings As the red warnings are lifted from 10am this morning, Met Éireann has issued several yellow warnings for other counties. Seven counties will be affected by wind warnings this evening, while a further seven will be affected tomorrow. A Status Yellow wind warning for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow comes into effect from 5pm today until 2am. "Very strong and gusty south to southwest winds," Met Éireann warned. Fallen trees, debris, loose objects displaced and difficult travelling conditions are expected. A Status Yellow wind warning for Clare, Kerry, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will come into effect from 8am tomorrow morning until 7pm. While a Status Yellow wind warning has also been issued for Donegal from 8am tomorrow until 5am on Monday night. Today 10:48 AM Eoghan Moloney Video shows extent of the flooding in Killybegs An awful sight in Killybegs this morning as intense flooding can be seen in the town. Today 10:39 AM Eoghan Moloney More events cancelled in Cork Today 10:25 AM Eoghan Moloney Green Party cancels election event due to storm The Green Party has cancelled an election event in Dublin this morning due to the effects of Storm Bert. CANCELLED: We are cancelling the Green Party's Deposit Return Scheme event which had been due to take place in Sandymount today due to rain and wind. Apologies for any inconvenience. Today 10:24 AM Eoghan Moloney Power cuts The worst of the power cuts have been in Donegal where an estimated 15,000 people are so far with electricity due to fallen trees and damaged power lines. However, thousands of householders and businesses are without power in parts of Kerry, Cork, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon. Today 10:23 AM Eoghan Moloney Flooding fears A number of rivers and streams across Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway and Mayo have broken their banks with dozens of roads closed as a result. Road flooding has been reported at Castleisland and Killarney in Kerry, Abbeyfeale in Limerick, Bantry in west Cork and in various parts of Donegal. Storm Bert has played havoc with public transport across Ireland with dozens of Iarnrod Eireann and Bus Eireann services either delayed or cancelled because of the conditions. Today 10:08 AM Eoghan Moloney Tens of thousands without power as Storm Bert lashes Ireland ALMOST 40,000 people were left without power as Storm Bert battered Ireland with torrential rainfall and high winds. However, Ireland has so far avoided the destructive flooding that emergency services had most feared from the second Atlantic storm of the season. Flood-prone cities and towns including Galway and Bantry and Midleton in Cork remain on high flood alert as experts warned it could take several hours for the torrential rainfall to descend on urban areas via rivers and streams. Flooding fears had been spurred by the combination of torrential rainfall and snow melt from last week's Arctic spell. Status Red alerts remain in place in both Galway and Cork until 10am with Status Orange alerts in place for six other counties. Donegal has so far witnessed the worst of the damage from Storm Bert with flooding in Killybegs town and multiple roads closed due to flooding. A number of rivers and streams across Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway and Mayo have broken their banks with dozens of roads closed as a result. Road flooding has been reported at Castleisland and Killarney in Kerry, Abbeyfeale in Limerick, Bantry in west Cork and in various parts of Donegal. Ralph Riegel

More than 34,000 homes and businesses throughout Ireland are without power this morning as Storm Bert wreaks havoc on Ireland.

34,000 homes and businesses without power Landslide reported in Co Galway Worst affected counties are: Donegal, Kerry, Cork, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon Number of rivers have broken their banks nationwide

The cost of Storm Bert will run to millions of euro as a massive clean-up operation is underway nationwide.