Gusts of up to 100km/hr and up to 30mm of rain are forecast in parts of Ireland in the coming days as Storm Dennis batters parts of the country.

Gusts of up to 110 kilometres per hour are expected in some parts of the country today.

This week’s ruling may lead to a dismantling of a Waterford wind farm, which is likely to have widespread repercussions for wind energy into the future, writes Michael Clifford.

Ireland has been selected as the location for a European funded testing site for offshore 'floating' wind farms, which are seen as a cheaper and more efficient way of generating renewable energy from wind.

Two Status Yellow weather warnings are in effect with wintry conditions expected across the country today.

Met Eireann has issued two weather warnings for the weekend.

Gusts could reach more than 110 kilometres an hour in parts of the country this afternoon.

The windscreen of my father’s Ford prefect was peppered with dead insects. Even short journeys, especially nocturnal ones, added to the carnage.

Gusts of up 100km/h have been forecast for the country today.

Parts of the country are still being hit by power outages this evening.

It looks like there is no end in sight to the miserable weather, with wind and rain set to put a dampener on the festive spirit this weekend.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for 10 counties on the west of Ireland.

Two Status Yellow wind and rain warnings are coming into effect for most parts of the country later this morning.

Eight organisations representing renewable energy in Ireland have called on the Government to aim for 70% of Ireland's electricity to come from renewables by 2030.

Pack the brolly!

The European power system can comfortably generate at least 35% of its electricity using renewable energy alone without major impacts on prices or system stability, researchers suggest.

A lack of policy and regulatory progress is putting the future of Ireland’s offshore wind energy sector at risk, SSE Ireland has said.

All the sunshine was good while it lasted!

Two separate weather warnings are coming into force this morning with strong winds and heavy rain.

A weather alert for wet and windy weather comes into force from 5pm this evening.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for the entire country.

Temperatures will drop to 0 degrees tonight, ushering in a cold start to the winter.

The King’s Highway issue has been raised in a legal case that is a shining example of the problems between developers and opponents of wind farms, writes Michael Clifford.

Lovely.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for a number of counties.

A national status yellow weather warning has been put in place by Met Eireann and snow is expected early next week.

Scandinavian winds have been bringing in cold temperatures in the past week.