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Parts of Oughterard and Kilcolgan without power following strong winds

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Parts of Oughterard and Kilcolgan without power following strong winds

A small number of homes and businesses in Oughterard and Kilcolgan are without power following strong winds.

A status yellow wind and rain alert expired in Galway at 6AM this morning, after a night of stormy weather.

It's expected power will be restored to affected premises in Kilcolgan shortly, while those in Oughterard may be waiting until 3PM for their power to return

A Status Yellow gale warning is in place in coastal areas, while another Yellow rainfall alert is has been issued for Donegal, Leitrim, North Mayo and Sligo.

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That remains in place until 9pm tonight.

Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel says more flooding is also likely.

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