Hundreds without power in Cork as Storm Bella lashes Ireland

Met Éireann warned: “With the combination of strong winds, high waves and forecasted storm surge, there is a risk of coastal flooding along the west coast.” 

High winds drive storm vaves ashore at Lahinch Co Clare as Storm Bella approaches. Picture: Press 22

Hundreds of homes in Co Cork are without power as Storm Bella impacts Ireland. 

According to RTÉ and referencing ESB's PowerCheck website, power outages have been reported in Dunmanway and Curraleigh with 872 homes affected.