Update 12.06pm: Limerick Council has cancelled its planned New Year’s Eve celebrations due to Storm Dylan. The Council said that high tides were predicted in Limerick and they are acting on health and safety advice. Earlier: Two weather warnings in effect as Storm Dylan brings high windsTwo separate wind warnings are in effect as Storm Dylan continues to impact the country. Winds will strengthen for all, with gusts up to 80 mph possible across parts of Northern Ireland and southern Scotland. Met Éireann said the strongest winds were recorded at Mace Head in Co Galway, where 74mph speeds were clocked.

Source: Evening echo December 31, 2017 07:41 UTC