STORM ÉOWYN LIVE: Status Red lifted, but fallen trees block roads across Limerick

A LARGE number of fallen trees coupled with scattered debris are wreaking havoc on Limerick’s roads, creating treacherous driving conditions following the lifting of the Status Red weather warning. 

Meanwhile, flights have now resumed at Shannon Airport following delays and cancellations caused by Storm Éowyn, which at its peak saw winds gust to 137 kilometres per hour.

LATEST AT 12.40PM: 

The first flight from Stansted to Shannon Airport landed at 11:04 am this morning and departed back to Stansted at 11:45 am. This was followed by a flight from Fuerteventura which landed at 11:50 am and is scheduled to depart for Birmingham at 12:40 pm.

A spokesperson for Shannon Airport confirmed that the airport is now operating a full, normal schedule. Passengers whose morning flights were cancelled are advised to contact their airlines. Additionally, passengers travelling to the airport this afternoon should also refer to their airlines for updates. Travellers are urged to exercise extreme caution due to the conditions left in the wake of Storm Éowyn.

"We deeply appreciate our passengers' understanding and patience during the storm. Ensuring passenger and staff safety has been our top priority at all times. We are delighted to resume our full schedule of flights and look forward to welcoming our passengers," said the spokesperson.

LATEST AT 12 NOON: 

Hoarding down on footpath on Mallow St Upper and Lower in city

Part of roof down onto footpath on Glentworth Street in city

Tree down on the L1529 Knockadea

Trees down on footpaths on Mill Road, Corbally

Tree down in Garryglass Avenue just off of Childers Rd

Tree down at Killonan on the N24

Tree down on L1532 Kilfinane Ardpatrick Road

Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) are beginning to respond to reported incidents where it is safe to do so. People are urged to show patience and understanding as staff at the incident control room are dealing with a large volume of calls.

Limerick Fire and Rescue Service are also mobilising units to assist with the clean-up operation.

A number of residents are reporting structural damage to their homes.

Thousands of Limerick homes and businesses remain without power and some are experiencing disruption to water supplies.

Other examples of incidents reported to Limerick City and County Council include:

•         Fallen tree blocking Shelbourne Road Lower at Salesians Primary School
•         Fallen tree blocking main road from Caherconlish towards N24
•         Trees down on N24 about 50m from Grange Cross, Boher and at Beary's Cross.
•         Fallen tree on Ballysimon Road at Killonan Cross.ESB cable down and broken at Ballybehy South, Abbeyfeale
•         Tree down  Walnut Court, Kennedy Park ,Limerick city
•         Tree down on R511 Southhill
•         Tree down on the R512 Kilmallock to Bruff Road at Uregare Cross. Tree is blocking the road
•         Tree down in Hazelgrove Estate, Newcastle West, Blocking footpath
•         Tree blocking road on the R513 as you approach Beary’s cross
•         Tree down on road from Bruff to Holycross
•         Fallen tree partially blocking Mill Road, Corbally and touching powerlines
•         Fallen tree reported at Brooks Bridge between Pallasgreen and Oola
•         Fallen tree blocking N69 at Court, Kildimo
•         Fallen Tree at N21 Abbeyfeale to Newcastle West at Devon Road Cross
•         Castleconnell - Report of tree down blocking road at Coolreiry
•         Cable reported on the road at junction of Henry Street/Mallow Street
•         Templeathea - Electricity cables down on road
•         Glentworth Street, Limerick City - Report of debris from a roof on the road
•         Abbeyfeale - Metal structure reported on road near SuperValu

There is also a tree down near Caherdavin Church, as photographed by Leader photographer Adrian Butler, below.

Members of the public can continue to log issues on 061 556000 or email customerservices@limerick.ie.

A Status Orange warning for wind remains in effect for Limerick until 12 noon.

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Impacts:Fallen treesDamage to power lines and power outagesStructural damageVery difficult travelling conditionsDisruption and cancellations to transportWave overtopping

ESB Networks is warning of the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately.

ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999.

Monitor www.PowerCheck.ie for power restoration times.

Closures

All Limerick City and County Council offices across Limerick will be closed to the public today, Friday and will reopen on Monday at 9 a.m.

Where possible, staff will work remotely. Contact 061 556000 or email customerservices@Limerick.ie