Tree blocks road near gates to Limerick school

MOTORISTS are advised that a fallen tree has blocked the road near the gates to Salesian Secondary College in Pallaskenry this Sunday.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads during Storm Isha.

Thousands without power as Status Orange wind warning starts in Limerick

Limerick City and County Council reports that Storm Isha has brought down a number of trees. They say the Old Mill Road, Newcastle West will remain closed until it is safe for council crews to clear a fallen tree on Monday morning. It is pictured below courtesy of Cllr Michael Collins.

The council urges people to log issues at customerservices@limerick.ie

#StormIsha has brought down a number of trees in #Limerick. Old Mill Road, NCW will remain closed until it is safe for LCCC crews to clear a fallen tree tomorrow morning. A tree is blocking the road near the gates at Copsewood College in Pallaskenry. Log issues at… pic.twitter.com/OwjpipggWr

— Limerick Council - Comhairle Luimnigh (@LimerickCouncil) January 21, 2024

The Status Orange wind warning for Limerick came into effect at 5pm and is valid until 2am on Monday morning.

Thousands of ESB customers in the county are without power thus far.

If there are trees down in your area, roads blocked or damage to buildings from Storm Isha please email news@limerickleader.ie Only take photos if it is safe to do so.