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Ex-Hurricane Ophelia finally made land in Ireland today and Ireland braced itself for the strongest storm to hit the country.
Live for Monday afternoon - we are talking about #StormOphelia today - have you been affected, get in touch with us 1850-410-494
— Niall Boylan Show (@niallboylan4fm) October 16, 2017
A country wide Red Alert was issued by Met Eireann and the Government as all citizens were asked to remain indoors where possible.
Talking to Anthony Flynn from Inner City Helping the homeless about the need for help for our homeless during the storm #StormOphelia
— Niall Boylan Show (@niallboylan4fm) October 16, 2017
Niall spoke to many of the Emergency Services for updates on the destruction of the storm. Members of the public called in from across the country to share their stories of dealing with Storm Ophelia.
Cork is bad..... pic.twitter.com/p1zoKrlVyW
— Unity Media Network (@unity__network) October 16, 2017
Unity Network told Niall how Cork was one of the first places to feel the full force of Ophelia.
Properties in Cork taken a battering - thanks @unity__network for letting us know! https://t.co/PT5T6kxvhX
— Niall Boylan Show (@niallboylan4fm) October 16, 2017
The full impact of the weather was seen when Turner"s Cross stadium suffered serious damage.
We are hearing reports that a stand has come down in Turners Cross Stadium - awaiting confirmation on this. #StormOphelia
— Niall Boylan Show (@niallboylan4fm) October 16, 2017
Pictures of Turners Cross Stadium damage #StormOphelia https://t.co/uN4hyjryiG
— Niall Boylan Show (@niallboylan4fm) October 16, 2017
Callers sent us in their videos that they were shooting as we were live on air.
#StormOphelia https://t.co/QHfdLtvyUM
— Niall Boylan Show (@niallboylan4fm) October 16, 2017
Speaking to Damien McCallion National Director, emergency response at the HSE about #StormOphelia
— Niall Boylan Show (@niallboylan4fm) October 16, 2017
The tragic news came during the show of the death of a woman in Waterford. Niall spoke to Pat Keith of the Dungarvan Observer of the situation in Waterford.
The updates from our callers ensured that we had news as it happened across the country.
Our Facebook Live Feed was pretty busy throughout the show with your stories coming in think and fast.
Remember that schools will be closed tomorrow as the damage is assessed across the country.
Remember you can find more stories on the Niall Boylan Facebook and Twitter pages and remember #IrelandTalks4fm
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