Storm Ophelia - General Discussion/Local reports - See MOD NOTE Post #1

SusieBlue · 16-10-2017 02:40PM

All calm and dry here in cork with patches of sunshine.

Apparently this is because we're currently in the eye of the storm, people have a false sense of security, loads on my snapchat now out and about saying 'what was the big deal' but round 2 is about to start.

Mervyn Skidmore · 16-10-2017 02:40PM

Pretty bad in Galway City now, and expected to be for the next few hours. Surprised that electricity isn't gone yet where I am. A few of my numpty student neighbours have just went out for a walk. The mind boggles.

Nettle Soup · 16-10-2017 02:40PM

It would be ridiculous for schools to be closed tomorrow unless the schools themselves are damaged.

Starting to see some heavy gusts in Galway now.

Oscar Bravo · 16-10-2017 02:40PM

Colibri · 16-10-2017 02:40PM

WhiteRoses wrote: »

All calm and dry here in cork with patches of sunshine.

Apparently this is because we're currently in the eye of the storm, people have a false sense of security, loads on my snapchat now out and about saying 'what was the big deal' but round 2 is about to start.

I can't see it in the wind.com forecast - it just looks like the wind moves away from Cork.. confused.

spookwoman · 16-10-2017 02:40PM

https://twitter.com/horganp/status/919914366870474753

Dr Bob · 16-10-2017 02:40PM

Maynooth power gone and got a text that naas is gone as well

B0jangles · 16-10-2017 02:40PM

Samaris wrote: »

Getting a swinging pressure headache.

I've had nasty little one since about 9 this morning; I though the 'sudden pressure change can trigger headaches' - thing was just a myth, but no, it is a real thing that happens.

If it's any help, a cup of coffee gets rid of mine (for a while) - apparently the caffeine dilates blood vessels and reduces the pressure in your head.

16-10-2017 02:41PM

WhiteRoses wrote: »

All calm and dry here in cork with patches of sunshine.

Apparently this is because we're currently in the eye of the storm, people have a false sense of security, loads on my snapchat now out and about saying 'what was the big deal' but round 2 is about to start.

The eye is over Westport

Paully D · 16-10-2017 02:41PM

Do we have an ETA on when this is going to start easing off in the south-east please guys?

mdwexford · 16-10-2017 02:41PM

Yeah no call yet it seems from looking into it.

The clean up nationwide tomorrow will be major though. Along with power outages I'd say a lot of places will be closed tomorrow.

brownian · 16-10-2017 02:41PM

mdwexford wrote: »

All schools colleges and crèche to stay closed tomorrow. Dept of education confirms.

Link? I see nothing on education.ie to suggest this? Thanks!

16-10-2017 02:41PM

mdwexford wrote: »

All schools colleges and crèche to stay closed tomorrow. Dept of education confirms.

Nothing about this in the press release section of their website?

https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2017-Press-Releases/

Sono · 16-10-2017 02:41PM

Tree down at the front of our house, based in D13.

lawred2 · 16-10-2017 02:42PM

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

Still fine in Dublin. Just a blustery afternoon. Seems like the east coast is escaping anyy major winds.

?

fairly sustained winds where we are

glack · 16-10-2017 02:42PM

Nettle Soup wrote: »

It would be ridiculous for schools to be closed tomorrow unless the schools themselves are damaged.

Starting to see some heavy gusts in Galway now.

But when do schools check for that damage????

Nettle Soup · 16-10-2017 02:42PM

eigrod wrote: »

Met Eireann have played a blinder...since at least Thursday last.

Agreed and I think Joanna has fronted up very well after a shaky start.

Cantona's Collars · 16-10-2017 02:42PM

A fair portion of the roof of school in Coolcots Wexford blown off.

antodeco · 16-10-2017 02:42PM

Dept of Education are currently discussion the option for the schools tomorrow. Will release an update later his afternoon.

bloodless_coup · 16-10-2017 02:43PM

I don't like how my bay window rattles in a normal storm, never mind this.

flazio · 16-10-2017 02:43PM

YeaYeaSure wrote: »

In West Limerick has certainly calmed down the last half hour. No major damage around here and no loss of power thankfully. Nothing like the force of Darwin in this area thankfully.

It might not be over yet, keep tuned to local media.

alroley · 16-10-2017 02:43PM

People are saying schools closed tomorrow because yesterday's article is being shared and everyone is presuming it's a new one.

They may still be closed tomorrow to allow schools to assess the damage without children being there!!

MAJJ · 16-10-2017 02:43PM

McGrath5 wrote: »

Just seen a few tiles blow of a neighbors house in Rathfarnham.

Just heard that painful slow rattle as I could hear one of my tiles sliding down in Dundrum. Won't be tempted to check it ! Gusts are getting more violent here.

Kalyke · 16-10-2017 02:43PM

Roof gone off Lidl in Clonmel . Road blocked!

Candamir · 16-10-2017 02:44PM

Latest from Richard Bruton (reported in independent 1 hr ago) is 'decision hasn't been made yet'. I'm going to go with him and not my neighbour or a teachers WhatsApp group.

https://www.google.ie/amp/s/amp.independent.ie/irish-news/hurricane-ophelia/no-decision-yet-on-whether-schools-and-institutions-will-open-tomorrow-bruton-36231736.html

Francie Barrett · 16-10-2017 02:44PM

Starting to get very wild here near Galway city. I see some people outside, absolute height of stupidity, sure you're not going to get blown away, but you could easily have a roof tile embedded into the side of your head.

PLL · 16-10-2017 02:44PM

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Pretty bad in Galway City now, and expected to be for the next few hours. Surprised that electricity isn't gone yet where I am. A few of my numpty student neighbours have just went out for a walk. The mind boggles.

Also in Galway city. My partner heard some numpty students chatting about what great craic it would be to see stuff flying around whilst he was on the way to the local shop this morning. The neighbours fence is about to take flight, that should entertain the imbeciles.

zetalambda · 16-10-2017 02:44PM

stevek93 wrote: »

Lights flickering here greater Dublin area.

Can you specify? Longford? Meath? Offaly??

Pangea · 16-10-2017 02:44PM

Wind is picking up now in Donegal

Pac1Man · 16-10-2017 02:44PM

Power gone in parts of Westmeath. Time to open up the jar of pickled gherkins.

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