So this Hurricane

A Little Pony · 16-10-2017 01:22PM

Billy86 wrote: »

A Little Pony wrote: »

I picked worms earlier in this weather, great protein, just freeze them. Make the most of this weather folks.

You're in the north right? It hasn't hit you lot up there yet. 'This weather' is not the storm, it's barely even got to Dublin yet just some noticeable swirling winds (and I'm the other side of the mountain from Wicklow so on the southern edge). If you had tried that in Munster you'd be running the risk of literally having a whole roof fall on your head.

Because of the rain fall you got to make the most of it. Free bottled water instead of paying at Tesco.

The_Valeyard · 16-10-2017 01:22PM

Schools to remain closed tomorrow.

Edit: This is not confirmed now, Independent may have jumped the shark.

RobbingBandit · 16-10-2017 01:23PM

What's the expected time for this to have passed dublin area?

Hunchback · 16-10-2017 01:23PM

diomed wrote: »

I went into the back garden here in Stillorgan to rearrange the stuff that had blown around.
The little birds in the bushes were having a right discussion about the wind.

Poor little things - imagine how tightly they have to hold on with their teeny little claws

I wub ickle birdies

Gwynplaine · 16-10-2017 01:23PM

MarcusP12 wrote: »

Haven't read the whole thread so maybe its already been mentioned but there was a couple of kite surfers rescued off the east coast by the coast guards.....what a shower of muppets given the warnings etc. Maybe it seemed fine at the time but who does that?? Not only did they put their own lives at risk, but they risked the lives of the coast guards too...hopefully they'll have to pay for the rescue...probably some hipster kids looking for something new to post on snapchat or whatever the kids are into these days.....

I'd fcuking leave them out there.

murpho999 · 16-10-2017 01:23PM

Berserker wrote: »

Don't mean to be pedantic but this isn't a hurricane. It's a storm.

We knew this last night and it has been clarified by Met Eireann that the 'ex-hurricane' refers to the structure only but it still carries with it hurricane strength winds and tropical rains.

So many here are trying to downplay the seriousness of this event and i don't know what they're trying to achieve.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 16-10-2017 01:25PM

Berserker wrote: »

Don't mean to be pedantic but this isn't a hurricane. It's a storm.

...With category 2 hurricane speed winds.

If you are going to be pedantic you should go the whole hog with it.

Capt'n Midnight · 16-10-2017 01:25PM

RTÉ News‏Verified account @rtenews 11m11 minutes ago

Department of Education officials are meeting to discuss whether schools will re-open tomorrow. A decision will be made this afternoon.

GeorgeBailey · 16-10-2017 01:25PM

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Schools to remain closed tomorrow.

Any source for that?

2011abc · 16-10-2017 01:25PM

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Schools to remain closed tomorrow.

Says who? Link ? Thanks

For Forks Sake · 16-10-2017 01:26PM

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Schools to remain closed tomorrow.

Says who?

14:13
Officals from the Department of Education are meeting at the moment to discuss whether schools will re-open tomorrow. A decision will be made later this afternoon

AudreyHepburn · 16-10-2017 01:26PM

Berserker wrote: »

Don't mean to be pedantic but this isn't a hurricane. It's a storm.

It’s a storm in name only - it still has the strength and power of a hurricane. Why the persistent need to downplay events?

darlett · 16-10-2017 01:26PM

diomed wrote: »

Billy86 wrote: »

Get that inside, seriously. If it's anything at all heavy it could come flying in through the window and today is not the day to have a smashed window. If it can rip the roof off a gym or stadium and send it flying, there is nothing in your garden it can't send flying toward the house at 50+ kmph.

Just a wheelie bin that I had put on its side yesterday had rolled a few yards.
Everything is in a corner bounded on three sides by high walls and held in by heavy stuff. As much as possible was brought indoors.

Bring the bin in quick or it ll be like the finale of every episode of the Crystal Maze.

whiskeyman · 16-10-2017 01:27PM

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

RTNews‏Verified account @rtenews 11m11 minutes ago

Department of Education officials are meeting to discuss whether schools will re-open tomorrow. A decision will be made this afternoon.

There are bad Photoshop jobs doing the rounds that all schools and colleges are off tomorrow as reported by the Independent.ie newsdesk...

Wait and check for reputable sources folks

PARlance · 16-10-2017 01:27PM

Pac1Man wrote: »

I have some custom wind chimes I made from old butcher knives hanging around the garden. Should I take these in?

There'll be very little wind inside, rendering them useless.

Capt'n Midnight · 16-10-2017 01:27PM

Important numbers if you know of someone looking for shelter from the storm:
Merchants Quay Ireland:01 524 0139
Capuchin Day Centre: 01 8720770
The Salvation Army tel:01 8743762
Emergency Accommodation Hotline:
1800 707 707
Brother Kevin's is also open

Focus Ireland staff will be working hard to keep essential services, such as the Coffee Shop, open. Anyone concerned or in need of help should contact the Coffee Shop on 01 671 25 55

Lt Dan · 16-10-2017 01:28PM

darlett wrote: »

https://lovin.ie/news/schools-and-stadiums-in-cork-are-sadly-being-destroyed-by-ophelia

Note roof flying off school. Note to yourself "never offer advice to anyone again". Not only are you stupid you could be dangerous if one person choose your advice to ignore warnings.

When was Cork ever part of the East, as the poster stated?Read next time

The_Valeyard · 16-10-2017 01:30PM

GeorgeBailey wrote: »

Any source for that?

2011abc wrote: »

Says who? Link ? Thanks

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Says who?

Ignore that statement.

False news going around.

Department to decide later.

Apologies.

Edit: confirmed. Schools closed.

Beanntraigheach · 16-10-2017 01:31PM

Whew!

I'm just back in after a thrilling 20 minutes dancing naked in the wind all around the garden. It was tremendously envigourating

(A word of warning though to anyone considering doing the same: a small twig driven by a gust punctured my left buttock, so be careful!)

Billy86 · 16-10-2017 01:36PM

Lt Dan wrote: »

When was Cork ever part of the East, as the poster stated?Read next time

The same poster was trying to convince people that a tree ripped up was just photoshopped and that slates getting ripped from roofs, and full roofs getting ripped off their walls was just shoddy workmanship. It really was remarkably irresponsible and as we've seen could literally get someone killed.

BillyBobBS · 16-10-2017 01:36PM

Parents of children who are walking the streets of Ireland right now well knowing there is very dangerous conditions outside, you are complete scum. You shouldn't be allowed raise animals never mind humans. Just seen a group of 5 feral looking kids no more than 11 or 12 years of age walk past my house in Dublin. Parents more than likely in the pub or bookies absolute clowns.

A Little Pony · 16-10-2017 01:36PM

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

RTÉ News‏Verified account @rtenews 11m11 minutes ago

Department of Education officials are meeting to discuss whether schools will re-open tomorrow. A decision will be made this afternoon.

What is stopping them from getting into school?

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 16-10-2017 01:37PM

A Little Pony wrote: »

What is stopping them from getting into school?

Debris, structural damage .....

daheff · 16-10-2017 01:38PM

A Little Pony wrote: »

What is stopping them from getting into school?

teachers probably!

wait...maybe what srameen said...seems more plausible!

Billy86 · 16-10-2017 01:38PM

Zayn Red Carpentry wrote: »

Debris, structural damage .....

Flying roofs... flying school roofs.

darlett · 16-10-2017 01:40PM

Lt Dan wrote: »

darlett wrote: »

https://lovin.ie/news/schools-and-stadiums-in-cork-are-sadly-being-destroyed-by-ophelia

Note roof flying off school. Note to yourself "never offer advice to anyone again". Not only are you stupid you could be dangerous if one person choose your advice to ignore warnings.

When was Cork ever part of the East, as the poster stated?

The poster said "absolutely no need to shut Colleges and Schools down especially in the east." Maybe the word 'especially' threw you but it never meant 'only'. Do you understand? You are also aware Lt. of terrible stories of carnage which have happened in the south east today. Why would we risk kids anywhere in the country for a days schooling? It makes just no sense.

16-10-2017 01:40PM

Zayn Red Carpentry wrote: »

Debris, structural damage .....

The hard lad you're replying to doesn't even think there's a storm. Don't waste your time.

LadyMacBeth_ · 16-10-2017 01:40PM

Billy86 wrote: »

Smoke signals? In this wind!? :pac:

Well I don't want any carrier pigeons to be injured in this weather

thesodofturf · 16-10-2017 01:43PM

Not to go off on a tangent but while we're on the topic of weather, did anyone else notice that it's got fierce windy out today?

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 16-10-2017 01:44PM

Deleted User wrote: »

The hard lad you're replying to doesn't even think there's a storm. Don't waste your time.

Ach, it's passing the time, as I can't do anything outside, and it's taking my mind off the roaring breeze enveloping the house.

So this Hurricane

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