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Storm Éowyn
In pictures: Storm Éowyn takes hold across the country
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Around 715,000 homes without power as 'historic' Storm Éowyn hits
Wind speed records are likely to have been broken this morning, Met Éireann has said.
There has been extensive and unprecedented damage to the electricity network.
Some red warnings will end at 10am and 11am but others will continue, as will orange warnings.
The Taoiseach has urged people to "stay safe and stay home".
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Public advised to shelter in place during 'damaging, destructive and dangerous' storm
Storm Éowyn is expected to make landfall in Ireland shortly, with Status Red weather warnings in place early tomorrow morning.
All schools, including creches, primary, secondary, and third level, will be closed for the duration of the red level warning.
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All National Parks will be closed tomorrow and will remain closed until further notice.
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