Galway Bay fm newsroom - Hundreds of homes and businesses across the west of the county are without power this morning due to high winds.
A status yellow wind warning is place for 9 counties this morning with winds up to 110 kms per hour expected.
Met Eireann issued the alert for Donegal, Galway, North Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick.
Hundreds of homes in Spiddal, Inverin, Carraroe, Lettermullen, Cornamona, Oughterard and Moycullen are already without electricity due to a series of faults.
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ESB crews are on standby to restore power to any areas which may be badly affected by the strong winds.
Public Safety Manager with ESB Networks Arthur Byrne says Christmas time is always busy for crews.
