Storm Eowyn brought severe destruction across Ireland overnight. Met Eireann reported gusts of 185kmh at Mace Head, Co Galway which smashed the old all time record of 182kmh in Limerick in 1945. Over 560,000 homes and businesses have been left without power this morning.

As Ireland wakes up to the havoc wreaked by Storm Eowyn, Met Eireann has updated a number of weather warnings for the hours ahead. While the worst of the storm seems to be behind us, disruptive weather and hazardous travelling conditions will persist throughout Friday, January 24.

Status Red weather warnings are now active right across the island of Ireland as the country battles Storm Eowyn's hurricane force winds. More than 500,000 people are without power with more outages expected throughout the day.

Met Eireann issued a series of Red Weather Warnings for all of Ireland that came into effect at various times through Friday morning. Red Weather Warnings are extremely dangerous and destructive and pose a danger to life. Record wind speeds have been recorded from Storm Eoghan and already over 500,000 homes in Ireland are without power.

London: Ireland and Scotland were on high alert as a violent storm hit them on Friday, with schools ordered to close and trains cancelled. Widespread damage has been reported in Ireland with power outages affecting 560,