Batten down the hatches: How to stormproof your home

As storms batter Ireland today and Friday, here are expert tips on protecting properties from gale-force winds, heavy rain and snow

As wind warnings have been issued for Ireland from this afternoon as Storm Dudley approaches it’s a good idea to batten down the hatches on all fronts — not least at home.

A Status Yellow wind warning comes into effect from midday, with damaging gusts of up to 110km/h possible.