On Monday, the Quoile Bridge connecting Downpatrick to Killyleagh was closed, after a crack appeared between the wall and road surface of the bridge.

All weather warnings have now expired following severe gusts overnight and this morning.

Many schools have been asked to delay opening as the country prepares for winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour

Employers were asked to allow people to work from home.

Weather warnings apply to the entire island of Ireland due to the storm