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Monday 25 September 2023 Dublin: 17°C

# Ophelia

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# on the run
Three monkeys staged an escape from their enclosure in Dublin Zoo during Storm Ophelia
The monkeys jumped 20 feet from a climbing frame in their habitat before running riot in the zoo grounds.
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Jan 17th 2018, 10:07 AM
# Moments
These were the news stories that dominated Irish Twitter feeds this year
Repeal the Eighth, Brexit and Storm Ophelia were the most tweeted about news stories by Irish Twitter users.
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Dec 5th 2017, 6:01 AM
# horse rescue
This horse was rescued from the Grand Canal before Storm Ophelia... See how Polly's doing now
Polly is recovering from her ordeal at the My Lovely Horse Rescue Farm in Co Kildare.
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Nov 12th 2017, 10:00 PM
# storm ophelia
Widow of man killed in Storm Ophelia wants official 'stay at home' guidelines in status red alerts
Fintan Goss (33) died when he was returning from work during Storm Ophelia.
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Nov 10th 2017, 12:52 PM
# Taxing times
Self-employed? Revenue has given you more time to pay your tax bill thanks to Storm Ophelia
Online filers will now get over two weeks extra to pay their taxes.
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Oct 26th 2017, 7:55 AM
# Emergency
See the Ophelia warnings on TV on Sunday? That was Ireland's emergency broadcasting system in action
It was the first time the system was brought into use in ireland under the 2009 Broadcasting Act.
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Oct 21st 2017, 9:30 PM
Voices
GIY: Ophelia's casualties in the garden and collecting seaweed post storm
I spent Monday hunkered down at home, waiting on The Storm Formerly Known As Hurricane Ophelia to do its worst, writes Michael Kelly.
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Oct 21st 2017, 12:30 PM
# bad luck brian
You thought Brian was bad....a super typhoon is about to hit Japan
Gusts have already been measured as being at over 250 km/h.
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Oct 21st 2017, 7:14 AM
# connected
Here's how the ESB Networks 'situation room' is preparing for Storm Brian tonight
Crews from as far afield as France are now in the country as the reconnection effort continues.
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Oct 20th 2017, 8:33 PM
# work from home
So Pornhub says traffic from Ireland shot up sharply during Hurricane Ophelia...
Or should that be OH-FEEL-YA. Eh? EH?
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Oct 20th 2017, 2:19 PM
Voices
Kinsale's lighthouse family: 'Monday was the scariest day of our lives'
On the morning of the storm we were all laughing and saying how the news had got it all wrong again. But my God were we wrong, writes Cathy Lennon.
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Oct 19th 2017, 9:30 PM
# Storm Brian
Ferries cancelled amid fears over expected 'tidal surge' in Cork tomorrow evening
The county, still recovering from Ophelia, is preparing for Storm Brian.
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Oct 19th 2017, 9:13 PM
# red warning
Storm Ophelia surfer: 'The picture makes the ocean look rough... but it wasn't really that significant'
Luke Donnelly from Stillorgan is a trained lifeguard, surfing teacher and is studying oceanography as part of his degree.
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Oct 19th 2017, 6:10 AM
Voices
Thank you: A letter from my Ophelia-hit house to those who helped us
Aine Bonner is grateful her family made it through the storm unscathed but with no power, no water and three kids under 7, she’s counting the cost.
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Oct 18th 2017, 9:30 PM
# HOW LONG?
The ESB is providing estimated recovery times for the 30% still without power after Ophelia
ESB Networks says that over 70% of those who lost power in Monday’s storm have had their service restored.
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Oct 18th 2017, 4:00 PM
# storm ophelia
'People need to take responsibility': Laws could punish those who put emergency services at risk
There are already existing laws which could see people facing six months in jail in certain instances like this.
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Oct 18th 2017, 12:14 PM
# Rain Rain Rain
Status Yellow rainfall warning issued for 14 counties tomorrow
The weather is expected to deteriorate dramatically then on Friday with “very unsettled and changeable” conditions.
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Oct 18th 2017, 11:10 AM
# Ophelia
'Sunday night, I made a commitment that there'd be no homeless people on the streets of Cork'
Businesses across Cork opened their doors to rough sleepers ahead of the arrival of Storm Ophelia.
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Oct 18th 2017, 6:00 AM
# back on track
The Luas is back up running tonight
Both Green and Red line services have resumed tonight ahead of schedule.
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Oct 17th 2017, 9:27 PM
# good news
Of 385,000 properties that lost power during Ophelia, 248,000 have had it restored
ESB said that power would be restored to homes and businesses in the northwest and Dublin by this evening.
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Oct 17th 2017, 7:02 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
The aftermath of Storm Ophelia is being assessed across the country
Here’s what you need to know about power outages, public transport and fallen trees.
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Oct 17th 2017, 6:27 PM
# storm ophelia
Should employees go to work during a red weather alert? Leo agrees to issue guidelines
Brendan Howlin said employers were confused yesterday as to whether to close for the day or not.
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Oct 17th 2017, 4:34 PM
# Back To School
Ophelia aftermath: Schools will reopen tomorrow
Minister for Education Richard Bruton announced on Twitter that schools will have to assess the damage done themselves.
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Oct 17th 2017, 4:16 PM
# Ophelia
Meteorologist Joanna Donnelly got a cute letter from a little girl thanking her for the days off school
Not all heroes wear capes.
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Oct 17th 2017, 3:50 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Politicians pay tribute to those that lost their lives in Storm Ophelia
Leo Varadkar spent the day in the National Emergency centre yesterday.
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Oct 17th 2017, 2:02 PM
# Brianstorm
'Storm Brian' isn't comparable to Ophelia - and isn't even a storm yet
“At the moment it doesn’t look too severe and not comparable at all to Storm Ophelia.”
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Oct 17th 2017, 11:49 AM
# Draft legislation
It could become a criminal offence to recklessly endanger emergency workers during a status red warning
Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Trade Darragh O’Brien is writing draft legislation.
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Oct 17th 2017, 10:12 AM
# storm fallout
School closures, power outages and widespread disruptions: How Ophelia will affect Ireland today
As Ophelia clears off to the north, the cleanup begins.
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Oct 17th 2017, 8:55 AM
# Oh Ophelia
20,000 homes are without water and another 360,000 could lose theirs because of Ophelia
The worst affected counties were Cork, Kerry, Wexford, Waterford, Galway, Leitrim and parts of Westmeath and Cavan.
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Oct 17th 2017, 8:40 AM
# RIP
Third victim of Storm Ophelia named as Louth father of two
The 33-year-old was killed when his car was struck by a falling tree.
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Oct 17th 2017, 7:54 AM
# aftermath
Status red warning lifted as country to be calm and dry today
Thankfully, the weather today will be nothing like yesterday.
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Oct 17th 2017, 7:15 AM
# Ophelia
In pictures: Storm Ophelia blew a trail of destruction through Ireland yesterday
Trees were felled, roofs were blown off houses and winds of up to 150km/h were felt across the country.
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Oct 17th 2017, 6:30 AM
# Storm Damage
Storm Ophelia ripped the roof off Ireland today
Fallen trees, the roof ripped off several sports clubs and schools, and three fatalities – the storm has taken its toll.
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Oct 16th 2017, 11:05 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Country in lockdown as Storm Ophelia kills three people
We’ll have updates throughout the night as the powerful storm travels across Ireland.
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Oct 16th 2017, 10:55 PM
# RIP
First victims of Storm Ophelia named locally
Clare O’Neill and Michael Pyke have been named as the first victims of Storm Ophelia in Ireland.
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Oct 16th 2017, 10:43 PM
# Insurance Claims
Here's what to do if your property has been damaged by Storm Ophelia
The association representing the insurance industry said companies will deploy all available resources.
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Oct 16th 2017, 10:00 PM
# Eye of the storm
Three men rescued from Ophelia off yacht in Co Wexford
The three had encountered extreme difficulty in attempting to bring their yacht to harbour early this morning.
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Oct 16th 2017, 8:16 PM
# storm ophelia
Gardaí stop L-driver who was taking pictures while driving in Dublin
People have been warned to stay indoors as a matter of safety.
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Oct 16th 2017, 7:13 PM
# I'm checking in
Facebook has enabled Safety Check In for Storm Ophelia in Ireland
The button has become something of a staple of international crisis incidents.
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Oct 16th 2017, 7:11 PM
# Ophelia
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.
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Oct 16th 2017, 6:23 PM
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