Would you ever feck off, Desmond?
We’re not exactly sure how many Desmonds are born each year in Ireland, but we suspect that there will be far fewer couples naming their child after what is easily one of the most inconvenient storms we’ve had to suffer through in recent years.
These are some of the most striking pictures and videos that have been captured around the country as a result of the storm.
Cork submerged
Huge volumes heading downstream towards Cork city centre. Here's hoping the quays can handle high tide. pic.twitter.com/HqF8JArv3I
— Random Cork Stuff 🇺🇦 (@RandomCorkStuff) December 5, 2015
A Cork power-line shorting
Power line shorting on Kilcoran Road #desmond pic.twitter.com/sosyGWgdMd
— Phil Monaghan (@Eochaillmono) December 5, 2015
This extremely heroic dad
What 'Storm Desmond', dad? Get up there and sort out my leaking roof!! ☔️💨💦💧#Desmond pic.twitter.com/7vAL4H9ZNd
— Catherine McGarry (@Cat_McGarry) December 5, 2015
Cork is really not holding up well
Brown Thomas Cork has just lost its front to #Desmond @breakingnewsie pic.twitter.com/HdlqaRgyQr
— Richard Jacob (@IdahoNua) December 5, 2015
Bit wet in Mayo as well
Totally flooded in here in Cong! #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/896OnsolUH
— Michele Conroy (@MicheleConroy2) December 5, 2015
Okay, we’re pretty sure Cork still has it worst
https://twitter.com/JamesArthur87/status/673128645184110592
Not exactly motor rally weather, no
Motor Rally cancelled in Killarney due to the weather. This is Moll's Gap. Photo – Stephen Joyce. #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/DUhcFRhWNr
— Barra Best (@barrabest) December 5, 2015
Things any better up north?
Flood water still rising in Dooish Ballybofey 1st pic taken at 11am second at 1pm.@highlandradio #stormdesmond pic.twitter.com/rPiMZA1Vo8
— Rory Farrell (@RoryFarrell3) December 5, 2015
The sea just really doesn’t want to stay in the sea today
A little windy in Galway today! #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/LFvwqLCMam
— 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 (@galwaytourism) December 5, 2015
“That wasn’t there when I parked it”
Tree down in car park Nutgrove Ave, Rathfarnham. @ESBNetworks + Gdi @ scene. A number of cars damaged. #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/yZdOdZyWSz
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) December 5, 2015
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