Amy leaves power outages, fallen trees and flooded roads across Cork

More than 600 homes and businesses across Cork have been mpacted by a loss of electricity supply this evening as a result of Storm Amy.

Met Éireann issued a status yellow wind warning for all of Ireland on Wednesday, which took effect from 12pm today and will remain in place until midnight.

The national forecaster warned of strong to near gale force and gusty south-westerly winds, with impacts including difficult travelling conditions, the displacement of debris and loose objects, and the possibility of fallen trees.

Throughout today, there were numerous reports of fallen trees across the county including in Fermoy, Ballygarvan and Coppeen, with 160mm of rain recorded at the Beara Peninsula on Thursday as a result of a prior status yellow rain warning.

The rainfall recorded saw significant flood damage to roads across West Cork, as well as flooding between Macroom and Dunmanway.

BÉAL NA BLÁTH

Hundreds of ESB customers also reported a loss of supply as a result of the storm, with faults recorded in Macroom, Rosscarbery, Enniskeane and Béal na Bláth.

Representatives of the ESB have said that crews are working to restore supply to all impacted areas, with the public reminded not to touch fallen or exposed wires.

“If you come across fallen wires, low-hanging wires, or any damage to the electricity network, do not touch or approach them as they are live and extremely dangerous,” the spokesperson said.

“Report any damage to the electricity network by calling 1800 372 999.” 

A status yellow gale warning will remain in place for Cork until 2pm tomorrow, with southerly winds veering westerly, reaching gale force 8 or strong gale force 9, expected.

The Irish Coast Guard continues to appeal to the public to stay away from coastal areas during this time, with motorists urged by Cork County Council to drive with care, especially in areas affected by flooding.