Almost 2,000 without power as residents in five counties told to stay indoors as Storm Gerrit brings dangerous winds

Weather warnings are in place for the whole country but southeast appears to be bearing the brunt of the storm

All of Ireland remains under at least a yellow warning until Thursday. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
All of Ireland remains under at least a yellow warning until Thursday. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times
Colin Gleeson

Colin Gleeson

Colin Gleeson is an Irish Times reporter
Barry Roche

Barry Roche

Barry Roche is Southern Correspondent of The Irish Times
Freya McClements

Freya McClements

Freya McClements is Northern Editor of The Irish Times