Storm Doris wreaked havoc locally with walls and trees down in Tallaght and Ballyfermot
Across the country the clean-up has begun after Storm Doris wreaked havoc across many parts of Ireland, sending winds of up to 140kmp/h crashing into whatever was in its path.
There were several thousand people left without power during the night and into this morning, while both Luas passengers and those heading to London on Aer Lingus were also affected.
#stormdoris causing all sorts of damage around town. Check out what Craig woke up to in his backyard in Ballyfermot #MGNOVA pic.twitter.com/Uz0sF7WZWY
— Radio Nova 100 (@radionova100) February 23, 2017
Closer to home there was obvious evidence of Storm Doris’ power in Ballyfermot where this wall (above) came crashing down during the night.
Meanwhile, several fallen trees were reported in the Tallaght area, including what was most likely one of the oldest in Tallaght village, located in the Priory.
Storm Doris had her way with a tree in South Dublin! #stormdoris #tallaght #timber #southdublin pic.twitter.com/ByJ8d22hit
— Mairéad Mhic Liam (@ismiseMairead) February 23, 2017
This tree in Kingswood (above) certainly felt the full brunt of the storm, with the strong gusts lifting roots and all.
Traffic lights were out of action in Old Bawn too as the lights were literally blown onto the ground, while reports of rogue trampolines were only outdone by the amount of wheelie bins which gained a life of their own during the night.
…and of course there were the few that saw the lighter side of the storm, with tweets like these giving us a laugh.
Devasting scenes, in South County Dublin. The Bin community taking the brunt of the carnage #prayforbins #stormdoris pic.twitter.com/pI4wze6DEm
— BeansyBeansy (@beansybeansy) February 23, 2017
me FUKin wheelie bin anal #KantKope #StormDoris #askmeslice #dublin #ireland #hun #hopeurokhun #spicebag #finglas <3 <3 xxx pic.twitter.com/C43IKwvOi5
— Hope Ur OK Hun xxxx (@HopeUrOKHun) February 23, 2017
Well now…there was no need for THAT #Doris #stormdoris #dublin pic.twitter.com/4k7OMltAKD
— Sarah S (@smullensarah) February 23, 2017
While here in Dublin #StormDoris registered force 3+ on the wooden-bench scale @Tom_Coulthard @tcddublin pic.twitter.com/aEk33QbSFs
— Mary Bourke (@megafloods) February 23, 2017
@OverheardDublin #StormDoris caused severe damage in dublin pic.twitter.com/MPgXMT5ZQU
— stephen O C (@steveOc7) February 23, 2017
Me and Lola this morning. I have a feeling we’re not in #Crumlin anymore. #StormDoris #ShesWild #Dublin pic.twitter.com/zTXkETYMJh
— Ciara O’Halloran (@marmaladee) February 23, 2017
Dublin bus having a bit of fun at poor old Doris’ expense #stormdoris pic.twitter.com/StkdcpxmXJ
— Emer Sugrue (@EmerSugrue) February 23, 2017
