Power cuts, travel disruptions and a lot of people struggling to take the name "Barney" seriously... The hashtag #StormBarney is taking Twitter by, well, storm. Over 45,000 homes lost their electricity, Ryanair and Aer Lingus flights were diverted, and Gardai released footage of falling trees to warn motorists to be cautious. Here's day one of Ireland vs. Storm Barney as told by Twitter.

Don't use any naked flames for light other than candles. Look after your wheelie bins #StormBarney will attack them. pic.twitter.com/wxkzE2FReO

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) November 17, 2015

If you're looking for your green bin, it's in my back yard #stormbarney — Gerry McBride (@GerryMcBride) November 17, 2015

Delays in Dublin area - DART, Northern, Maynooth commuter 10-25 mins, line still closed Dalkey to Bray, fallen trees #StormBarney

— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 17, 2015

Just took the dog out for a wee in Dublin. Now I'm in Holyhead. #StormBarney — Tara Flynn (@TaraFlynn) November 17, 2015

#StormBarney wrecking havoc in the Irish Sea affecting ferry crossings @crippsphotog @Irish_Ferries @IrelandAMTV3 pic.twitter.com/Jw2qMqWh7u

— Deric Ó h'Artagáin (@deric_hartigan) November 17, 2015

Winds speeds upto 125kph for parts of Limerick, Clare & Tipperary Falling trees now a problem Stay safe #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/JSQdv0oYaq — Deric Ó h'Artagáin (@deric_hartigan) November 17, 2015

#StormBarney is nothing like his namesake. He isn't purple or cuddly. And he hasn't told me he loves me.

— Will Leahy (@willleahy) November 17, 2015

Crazy wind out there #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/gIMbciS6Og — Deric Ó h'Artagáin (@deric_hartigan) November 17, 2015

Lock down your aerials #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/R11lVW8XRE

— ☆βrιαη Grεεηε (@BrianGreene) November 17, 2015

#StormBarney is expected to bring 80mph winds and people are warned to look out for falling storm debris, otherwise known as Barney rubble. — Dubious Genius (@dubiousgenius) November 16, 2015

GOVERNMENT ADVICE: If your home is in the path of the storm, head to your second or third home for safety. #StormBarney

— Peter (@Pietros1) November 16, 2015

#StormBarney my barney wouldn't hurt a fly, but his wind can be lethal! pic.twitter.com/wXvqzrAh0x — jo battson (@fitness_jo79) November 16, 2015

Meanwhile in Dublin. #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/Dy6yqA28tq

— Aditya Labhe (@adi_mera_naam) November 17, 2015

Dun Laoghaire harbour just before dark today #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/NBDGUSW1e1 https://t.co/NBDGUSW1e1 shared by @dlmarina_dublin Rich — Weather Network UK (@TheWeatherNetUK) November 17, 2015

#StormBarney #dublin We're at trees down at Herbert Park, Ailesbury Rd & Military Rd. some closures in place pic.twitter.com/8d5u7etZWv

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) November 17, 2015

I'm After getting blown out of it walking home from rehearsals ... And not in a good way !! #Dublin #StormBarney — Richard Browne (@imrichardbrowne) November 17, 2015