Roads blocked and thousands without power as Diana hits

GARDAÍ are warning motorists to be careful on the roads as the impact of Storm Diana is felt throughout Cork.
There is a large tree down on the R612 Carrigaline to Myrtleville road. The road is completely blocked.
Emergency council crews and gardaí are responding.
The N71 Cork to Bandon road is also partially blocked due to a fallen tree on the Inishannon side of the Halfway roundabout.
There are ESB wires down on the Shannonvale to Ballineen road, near Keohanes Quarry. Gardaí are on the scene and some delays are possible.
There is a tree down on the Fermoy to Glanworth road, causing issues locally.
Thousands are also without power throughout Cork, according to the ESB.
Major outages are reported in the Ringaskiddy area, where more than 2,500 customers are without power, as well as significant outages near Macroom, Rylane and Béal na Bláth.

Cork City Council had issued warnings to avoid low-lying areas of the city centre amid fears of flooding.