Ashley - the first named storm of the autumn - peaked in the late afternoon with Galway, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Leitrim and Donegal bearing the brunt of the Atlantic storm. Brian Lawless/PA WireSeven counties - Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal - were under a Status Orange weather alert from 10am until 8pm. The worst impacted areas include Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Clare and Kerry, as well as North Cork and North Dublin. “As always, passengers should contact their airline directly for updates regarding their flight.”Matches cancelledMany GAA matches in Status Orange areas have been postponed. Mathew Street, Union Quay, Trinity Bridge, South Terrace, Rutland Street, Sawmill Street, Crosses Green, Sharman Crawford St, Wandesford Quay, South Mall (particularly the southern side), Kyrls Quay, Lavitts Quay, Lapps Quay, Proby’s Quay, French’s Quay and Sullivan’s Quay.

Source: Irish Independent October 20, 2024 20:56 UTC