The Whole Country Is Now Under A Status Orange Wind Warning
"Violent" winds are expected
Met Eireann is warning of damaging gusts of up to 130 kilometres, as well as a significant flood risk.
A wind warning is in place in Cork until three this afternoon, with the Cork City and County Council urging people to avoid coastal areas and to take care on the roads.
There are reports of power outages in the Cobh Cross/Carrigtwohill area this morning, with high winds and heavy rain between Kanturk and Kilbrin.
While the Cross River Ferry has been suspended.
Met Eireann's Joanna Donnelly says coastal areas are going to be hit hardest by Storm Brendan:
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