It's Ireland versus the storm and it's not going well. Storm Barney has been causing absolute havoc in Ireland since yesterday evening, and with heavy rain and high winds again this morning, things have not got much better. The ESB have been out since the crack of dawn trying to fix power outages nationwide, while there has been a number of travel disruptions across the country. Motorists are being advised to take extra care on the roads today. The hashtag #StormBarney has taken over Twitter and here’s why:

You know it's bad when the rain comes down sideways! #StormBarney #sidewaysrain #Ireland pic.twitter.com/y9RLGfjZYT

— Sharlene Murphy (@SharleneMurphy) November 18, 2015

#StormBarney is ripping down trees and creating travel chaos all over Ireland https://t.co/y2dB77Y40t pic.twitter.com/fax8HjeEMt — Yu Yerkes (@Yu92901) November 18, 2015

Mother Nature having a right Barney. #Ireland #StormBarney

— OldIreland (@OldeEire) November 18, 2015

"Soft day to be sure to be sure" said the Irish stereotype. #StormBarney #Ireland — OldIreland (@OldeEire) November 18, 2015

Weather advice. #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/HvySgF33HA

— TwistedDoodles (@twisteddoodles) November 18, 2015

The weather in Ireland right now #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/olKHeJUr7E — Dar Lyons (@Dar_Lyons91) November 18, 2015

Barney's an awful sound fella ☔ #StormBarney #Ireland #BatonDownTheHatches

— MichaelaCroninNeilan (@Michaela2991) November 18, 2015

Here's the bloody culprit that's causing the crazy weather outside today #StormBarney .Always hated him pic.twitter.com/U2mlhz5B6X — #GreatFoodCork (@GreatFoodCork) November 17, 2015

Very strong wind out there. Not looking forward to going out in it. Ugh. #StormBarney #waterford #Ireland

— Aaron Ryan (@aaronpryan) November 18, 2015

Pretty sure #StormBarney decided to hit Dublin at the exact moment we wanted to land. #not fun #wheresthecoffee — Alice (@alicemr1992) November 18, 2015

Meanwhile in Dublin. #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/dcvzojDuZc

— Aditya Labhe (@adi_mera_naam) November 18, 2015

dublin after #stormbarney https://t.co/fPp71XPt37 — Pere Solà Claver (@petrussola) November 18, 2015

Correct answer: "Ermm, nope." #Dublin #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/YGX758ywkL

— Sober Lane D4 (@SoberLaneD4) November 18, 2015

#StormBarney hit the dublin 18. A pine tree took the hit. It was planted this summer. pic.twitter.com/x0wEb1uTxf — Uros (@irski_uros) November 18, 2015

#StormBarney lovely day for #ducks #dublin #irishbizparty #staysafe drive/cycle v careful #aaroadwatch @RSAIreland pic.twitter.com/zUJdQ8GZdQ

— Workplace Safety (@TomSafetyMan) November 18, 2015

Note to self, must wear wetsuit to the office tomorrow #StormBarney #Dublin — Seamus O'brien (@RTIreland) November 18, 2015

#StormBarney Dublin pic.twitter.com/t7p5DqsSny

— Piero (@IllyriaScotus) November 17, 2015

Is it gone yet? Dublin has been battered... and not in the tasty chipper way #StormBarney #Dublin — Karl Anthony (@polymer333) November 17, 2015

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