Eleanor packed an almighty punch
Wind gusts up too 155km/h, extreme coastal tides and widespread flooding...
Counties all across Ireland felt the full force of Storm Eleanor last night.
Here's just a small snapshot of some of the damage caused:
This mini went viral after it's daring encounter with the wild Atlantic in Salthill
Holy sugar. Galway in the grips of #StormEleanor.
This badass mini driver doesn't give a flip about your waves pic.twitter.com/eT3pQLvd2I
— Paul O'Donoghue (@paulodonoghue93) January 2, 2018
Shop owners and residents of Galway City Centre face a massive clean up task today
#Galway city centre has gone under. Avoid. #StormEleanor pic.twitter.com/Of0Xy2h0WS
— MICHAEL SCOTT ▲ (@mick_scott) January 2, 2018
It's estimated the damaged caused will cost Millions to repair
#stormeleanor hits galway docks! pic.twitter.com/qDtJM2eHdM
— uoʇɥƃnɐu pınɯɹɐıp (@DN77) January 2, 2018
Eleanor caused dramatic scenes in Salthill
Dramatic #StormEleanor flooding footage from Salthill and Fr Griffin Road in Galway.
(Video: Joe O’Shaughnessy, @CTribune) pic.twitter.com/ftlnCe1P1U
— Enda Cunningham (@endacunningham) January 2, 2018
It was just business as usual for some however!
Flood water in the Salt House bar in Galway didn't deter customers from ordering pints #StormEleanor pic.twitter.com/Fq2hHxcq1b
— Fergal O'Brien (@FergalOBrienTV3) January 2, 2018
Clare wasn't spared the carnage either
#stormeleanor hits Clare. #weather #storm https://t.co/xzpXCojczj pic.twitter.com/he0biG4o3f
— The Clare Champion (@clarechampion) January 2, 2018
While the worst may have passed, a Status Orange remains in place for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick, current until 2pm today.
Stay safe and be careful out there!
