Updates – Flying Trampolines and Fallen Poles: Storm Causes Havoc for Commuters Across Ireland

The recent stormy conditions in Ireland have been causing mayhem for motorists and commuters across the country. With reports of flying trampolines and broken overhead line damage, in Dublin, Dart services between Dún Laoghaire and Blackrock were out with Dublin Bus accepting all valid rail tickets.

Update #stormireland Debris and trees down on many lines. Pearse Stn closed but trains running through, use Tara St or GCD instead 1/2 — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) December 27, 2013

The Luas red line has also been effected and Irish Rail reported delays on its rail service:

#Luas Red line disruption. Please see http://t.co/uKQq1ENLo1 for information — Luas (@Luas) December 27, 2013

Telegraph pole removed btwn Hazelhatch & Sallins, other poles unstable near line also being removed, line reopens 11am approx #stormireland — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) December 27, 2013

Update #stormireland 07.00 Tralee -Dub 120 mins late, 07.35 Dub-Galway 60 mins late, trees down. General delays 20-30 mins to other services — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) December 27, 2013

A stray trampoline also caused trouble:

Secure your trampolines! One caused the damage to o'head lines nr Blackrock, one was struck by 0710 Waterford-Dub at Kiltorcan #stormireland — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) December 27, 2013

Severe winds at Dublin Airport have seen delays and cancelled flights. Passengers who were planning to fly were advised to check the status of their flights:

Due to severe winds in Dublin a number of today's flights are delayed or cancelled. Check status of your flight at http://t.co/Hanm5athRV — Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) December 27, 2013

AA Roadwatch were also inundated with reports of fallen trees across Ireland:

Too many fallen trees and road blockages to try tweet them all... Take a look at http://t.co/nqdTLmlPQj for all details #AARW #stormireland — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) December 27, 2013

Though there were people who remarked jokingly that the damage at home was minimal, there were those who had near misses:

Our garden shed had a close escape #stormireland pic.twitter.com/DcGAtZnUsH — JohnDennehy (@JohnDennehy) December 27, 2013

@trophy1980 last time you build a wall for me #stormireland pic.twitter.com/ljB7d33YOx — Michael Barry (@mikebarry4) December 27, 2013

http://youtu.be/QcCs5AJWsLo See the Twitter hashtag #StormIreland for more updates. Be careful out there!