Storm Ashley has wreaked havoc across parts of the country, bringing hurricane-force winds and torrential rain. On0th, Salthill, located on Ireland’s Atlantic coast, bore the full brunt of the storm during high tide.

Orange and amber wind warnings are in place in 11 counties as Storm Ashley sweeps across the island of Ireland. A Met Eireann orange alert for Kerry, Leitrim, Sligo, Clare, Donegal, Mayo and Galway came into effect at 10am on Sunday and will be in place to 8pm.

All of Ireland has been hit with wind weather warnings as the newly-named Storm Ashley is set to batter the country this weekend.