UPDATE: Thousands Of Homes And Business Across Cork Remain Without Power Following Storm Brendan

Emergency services, ESB crews and the Councils have been dealing with fallen trees and power lines since early morning.
Gardaí at Anglesea street say there have been no reports of any injuries connected to the storm.
Our Senior Reporter Fiona O'Donovan has this update for RedFM News:
Speaking to RedFM News Director of Services at Cork County Council Padraig Barrett says while the warning is due to expire conditions still won't be calm particularly on Cork's coastline:
And an update on the road closure in Ballincollig, our senior reporter spoke to Mark Bernardi from Cork City Fire Service who says while he expects the main street to fully reopen again this evening, public safety is their number one priority:
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