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# storm-ophelia - Monday 16 October, 2017
Ophelia transport update: No buses or trains in the country until tomorrow at the earliest
The Luas will also not operate tomorrow morning.
Gardaí stop L-driver who was taking pictures while driving in Dublin
People have been warned to stay indoors as a matter of safety.
Facebook has enabled Safety Check In for Storm Ophelia in Ireland
The button has become something of a staple of international crisis incidents.
Coast Guard warns public to stay away from the sea after people spotted in stormy waters
Most people are obeying the Coast Guard’s warnings to stay away from the coast.
Mini buses bring homeless people to extra 200 emergency beds in Dublin
Similar arrangements are being made by local authorities in Limerick, Cork, Galway, Meath, Kildare, Louth and Wicklow.
Cork City's Turner's Cross ground seriously damaged by Storm Ophelia
The Leesiders are due to face Derry City at home tomorrow, when they could win the Premier Division title.
Confirmed - All schools will remain closed tomorrow
Minister for Education Richard Bruton has confirmed the news.
Ophelia is bringing record-breaking gusts of nearly 200km/h to Ireland
Roofs are being blown off, trees are being uprooted and electricity wires are being damaged as Ophelia batters Ireland.
A look at how Teresa Mannion became the patron saint of storms
Never fear, Teresa is here.
Flight chaos and cancellations but some Irish airports defy 122 km/h winds to stay open
Cork Airport has cancelled all departures.
Rescue 116 and lifeboat crew tasked to windsurfers in difficulty off Louth coast
The incident happened this morning before the men made their way back to shore.
'A significant risk to life': Storm Ophelia could have a 'sting jet' with winds of 100km/h
Sting jets get their named from the ‘sting in the tail’ of clouds.
Leo Varadkar: The government IS prepared for Storm Ophelia
“Our number one priority today is to avoid any injuries and any loss of life.”
Is my car insurance void if I drive in a red weather alert?
Insurance Ireland has clarified that a post doing the rounds on social media is false.
Checklist: Some things you might need to do if you're worried about a power cut
Charge your phone and any other devices in your house – and don’t touch any fallen wires.
Poll: Did you decide to travel this morning?
We really hope you could avoid it.
Storm Ophelia: Households should prepare to be without power for a number of days
ESB is warning some households will be without power for up to 10 days.
Ophelia: This is how the ex-Hurricane developed and became so strong
It’s the worst storm to hit Ireland in 50 years.
# storm-ophelia - Sunday 15 October, 2017
Widespread travel disruptions as Hurricane Ophelia nears Ireland
Met Éireann has issued a status red weather warning for the entire country.
Status red weather alert issued for entire country ahead of Ophelia's arrival
Rain can be expected over the country from tonight.
# storm-ophelia - Saturday 14 October, 2017
Bus Éireann cancels school service as Status Red warning issued over storm Ophelia
The state bus service said that it would not be operating the school bus routes in Cork, Kerry, Clare, Mayo and Galway.
# storm-ophelia - Friday 13 October, 2017
Ex-Hurricane Ophelia won't get a new name on this side of the Atlantic - here's why
We have our own naming system these days – but the storm won’t be rechristened.
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Poll: Are live debates influencing how you'll vote in the General Election?
WE’RE JUST 11 days out from poll day for the General Election.
Last night, the seven leaders from the main political parties took part in RTÉ’s first live TV debate of the campaign.
The leaders of political parties which included – Fine Gael’s Leo Varadkar, Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald, Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin, Green Party’s Eamon Ryan, People Before Profit’s Richard Boyd Barrett, Labour’s Brendan Howlin and Roísín Shortall of the Social Democrats – clashed over housing, pensions, crime and taxation.
This debate came after Varadkar and Martin went head-to-head on Virgin Media One last week.
So, today we want to know: Are live debates influencing how you’ll vote in the General Election?
Poll Results:
No (4654)
Yes (1754)
I'm not sure / no opinion (373)
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Opinion: How would I, a refugee in Ireland, vote in this election?
By Evgeny Shtorn
Voting is a privilege and homelessness is the biggest challenge, writes Evgeny Shtorn.
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The Irish For: Cúpla focal for the happy couple
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Wedding prayers and toasts can sound so beautiful in Irish, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
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