Warning as strong winds and snow forecast in wake of Storm Ciara

A yellow warning for strong winds remains in place for today as Storm Ciara continues to make her presence felt.

Although the storm is moving away, gusts could reach up to 50 or 60 miles per hour at times in exposed areas, and snow will also be added to the mix as colder air moves in.

The Department for Infrastructure has warned the public to be aware of debris on the road, fallen trees and spray or large waves on coastal routes.

Yesterday saw power cuts, flooded roads and fallen trees across Ireland, with some sporting fixtures disrupted.

Buncrana man’s body returned home after Australian road crash tragedy

Childcare costs: Belfast protest planned over ‘disheartening’ lack of progress from Executive

North of the border, an estimated 300 customers were without electricity yesterday morning.

Communities minister Deirdre Hargey announced emergency flooding funding for councils.

The Department for Infrastructure said pumping was in operation, hundreds of sandbags had been issued and water levels and tides were being closely monitored.

A small number of roads had to be closed due to flooding.

In Omagh, motorists who had left their cars in the Crevenagh Road Park and Share were asked to collect them as soon as possible due to rising water levels.

Meanwhile, the Fire & Rescue Service said it was helping to remove water from flooded gardens in Gortmore Gardens in the town.

Silent Valley Reservoir in the Mournes was closed as Northern Ireland Water assessed the situation.

In the south, an estimated 10,000 homes, farms and businesses were left without power at the height of the storm.

Waterford, Clare and Galway were among counties that saw the worst of the weather.

The opening fire-lighting ceremony of Galway's year as European Capital of Culture, which had been expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators on Saturday, was cancelled.

Met Eireann warned that a combination of spring high tides, high seas and stormy conditions had created a significant risk of coastal flooding, particularly along western and north-western coasts.

Across Britain, meanwhile, dozens of domestic and international flights were cancelled and train companies urged passengers not to travel.

Gusts of 93 miles per hour were recorded in north Wales and many horse racing, rugby and football fixtures, including the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham, were postponed.