The National Lottery Skyfest, part of the St Patrick's festival in Dublin, which was scheduled for this evening has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
A one metre high swell on the River Liffey and winds gusting at around 60 km an hour have made it impossible for the barges on which the fireworks are rigged to operate safely. An anemometer positioned on site is reading wind speeds of 31 km per hour plus gusts of 45 - 60 km per hour.
In a statement, the festival's CEO Donal Shiels said: "The decision to cancel the National Lottery Skyfest was one we were unfortunately forced to make this morning due to health and safety concerns."
The Skyfest was due to take place at 7.30pm along the Docklands on both the North and South Quays.
However, the Festival, which has been running since Thursday, will continue today and tomorrow with events such as the Denny Treasure Hunt, Lá 'le Gaeilge and the Denny Big Day Out.
National Lottery Director, Dermot Griffin said: "Naturally, we're very disappointed that the unusually bad weather conditions have disrupted the Skyfest spectacular and our birthday celebrations. However, public safety and the safety of the crews working on the project are the most important factor and in light of that, this is the only decision that can be made."
In addition to the fireworks, the St Patrick's Festival has been forced to cancel today's Luminarium at George's Dock in the IFSC.
The bad weather has disrupted sea travel, with Stena Line has cancelling its two HSS sailings today and tomorrow from Dún Laoghaire to Holyhead and from Belfast to Stranraer.
Irish Ferries have cancelled two Dublin Swift sailings today between Dublin and Holyhead but conventional ferry sailings are still operating.