GALLERY: Pictures of Ophelia damage around Laois
Hurricane Ophelia has claimed three lives around the country.
There are currently 31 roads blocked in Laois and fallen trees have been reported in 40 separate locations.
People have sent pictures to the Leinster Express and posted them on various social media platforms.
Have a look through our gallery at some of the damage that has been done so far.
Councils will lead the recovery from Ophelia.
#LAOIS Portlaoise/Portarlington Rd (R419) fully blocked due to numerous fallen trees on this route. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) October 16, 2017
#LAOIS Off ramp M7 Dublin/Limerick Rd s/bound at J17 Portlaoise Centre blocked by fallen tree. Use alternative route https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) October 16, 2017
Video by Chris Cullen in Portlaoise.
Bye, Bye Fence #Ophelia #portlaoise pic.twitter.com/3DDuwxxz6P
— Chris Cullen (@Cullencork) October 16, 2017
Tree down Ardan Glas #Portlaoise pic.twitter.com/0Pb0FNQoMq
— Debi Harper (@DebiHarper1) October 16, 2017
An Garda Siochana shutting down businesses in Portlaoise #SafetyFirst pic.twitter.com/FRvauq4gwo
— Gareth Keogh (@gkeogh99) October 16, 2017
First tree down around my house! #Opheila is causing serious damage. Winds are very bad in Laois. Everyone please stay safe pic.twitter.com/VEyesFV9uD
— Sarah Jane Allen (@SarahJaneVlogs) October 16, 2017
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