High winds see Harry Blaney Bridge closed to high-sided vehicles
Met Éireann has a status yellow wind warning in Donegal which is effective until 8pm today
Strong winds have forced the closure of the Harry Blaney Bridge to all high-sided vehicles.
Fierce gales lashed the county overnight.
Donegal County Council have confirmed that the Harry Blaney Bridge - which connects the Rosguill and Fanad peninsulas - has now been closed to all high sided vehicles due to the high winds.
Over 1,400 homes and businesses in Donegal were left without power as a result of the winds.
Met Éireann has a status yellow wind warning in Donegal which is effective until 8pm.
“Northwest winds will be very strong at times,” a spokesperson said. “High waves are also expected.
Met Éireann say that potential impacts include wave overtopping, debris, loose objects displaced and difficult driving and cycling conditions.
A status yellow maritime gale warning from Roche's Point to Bloody Foreland to Wicklow Head and on the Irish Sea North of Anglesey is also in place and will remain so until 5am on Friday.