Latest: Storm Jorge batters the country as weather warnings in place

A status red wind warning is now in place for Clare and Galway as Storm Jorge hits Ireland.

Latest: Storm Jorge batters the country as weather warnings in place
Sat, 29 Feb, 2020 - 16:45
Digital Desk staff

Update 4.45pm: Strong winds and heavy downpours are battering the island of Ireland as Storm Jorge passes.

Thousands of homes were left without power on the west coast as the storm made landfall while fallen trees were causing traffic disruption across the country.

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