In pictures: Storm Fergus causes destruction across Ireland with gusts of up to 100km/h

Access to the village is blocked on all approach roads with diversions in place. Picture: Gerry Faughnan

Strong winds caused by Storm Fergus has left a trail of destruction in parts of the country, with gusts of up to 100km/h in pockets of the island.

Met Éireann warned of localised coastal flooding and wave overtopping in the affected areas, with thunderstorm and wind warnings affecting up to 20 counties throughout parts of today.