It will be the early hours of tomorrow morning before Storm Desmond passes.

The high winds and torrential rain have wrecked havoc along the west and north coasts.

Thousands of homes were left without power and up to fifty flights cancelled at Dublin airport.

The ESB say 1,700 properties remain without power this evening.

The electricity provider says its crews will continue to work to restore supply this evening.

The company's urging members of the public who come across fallen power lines to call 1850 372 999.

Cables that have fallen in storms are highly dangerous and that it's best to avoid coming into contact with them.