IN PICTURES: Angry Christine batters Ballybunion

Christine claims another victim as a rescue centre at Ladies Beach sustains 'thousands of euro' worth of damage.

The volunteers of Ballybunion Sea & Cliff Rescue were this morning counting the cost of Storm Christine after huge waves caused 'thousands of euros' worth of damage to their beachfront boat house in Ballybunion, Co Kerry.

The unit, founded in 1986 and manned by 35 volunteers, is situated on the Ladies Beach in Ballybunion and operates as a declared resource to the Irish Coast Guard.