Storm Eleanor batters Cork

Firemen push a car to safety which was partially submerged under water on Bantry Quay. Storm Eleanor hit the whole of Southern Ireland with gusts of 112kmh recorded at the Fastnet Lighthouse in West Cork.

In west Cork, fire crews were deployed in Bantry to pump out excess water as the storm force winds caused the sea to swamp the town square at around 5pm.

Flooding was also reported last night on the Bailick Road in Midleton which became impassable for a time.

More than 3,000 homes in South West Cork were without power last night but ESB crews have worked to restore power in affected areas.

Motorists were urged to drive with extreme caution as the wind warning remains in effect until 2pm today.