Storm Dennis: the best photos and videos from the weekend gone by

Now that Met Éireann has lifted all weather warnings for Ireland, we’re looking at some of the best photos and videos from the menacing Storm Dennis

Gusts of up to 120 km/hr were recorded in Galway as Storm Dennis swept the country this weekend. Not only did it leave 18,000 homes and businesses without power on Sunday afternoon, but people from all over Ireland reported sleepless nights as wind, rain and hail battered their windows.

While the ESB has restored power to the majority of those affected, there are still 2,400 waiting for theirs to be fixed. Now, as everyone gradually returns to life-as-normal this Monday, we’re looking back on some of the best photos and videos of the weekend gone by. From fallen trees to wild waves, here are our favourites:

“Come to Dublin for a stag they said…..” #StormDennis pic.twitter.com/wwwWqqsVtK

— Alan Swan (@alanswan) February 15, 2020

Let’s go for a run, she said.
It’ll be fun, she said. #StormDennis #Dublin #trailrunning pic.twitter.com/iZue86ffa2

— Julius Kaveckas (@JuliusKaveckas) February 16, 2020

We picked the wrong time to go for a walk! Thanks Dennis #StormDennis pic.twitter.com/nudlaHE5fG

— Marc O'Sullivan (@SparkyScoops) February 15, 2020

Storm Dennis with a sort of modern art installation on the front of the Sunday Times building in Dublin. The mattress and the chair. ? #StormDennis pic.twitter.com/w65AlqTGlq

— Mark Tighe (@marktigheST) February 15, 2020

High #Liffey waters, I don't think I've ever seen the Liffey this high. Definitely not recently anyway. #StormDennis pic.twitter.com/1tX9G8UgRX

— Niamh Smith ? (@niamhsmith) February 15, 2020

Storm #StormDennis has already caused some damage. Thankfully the park rangers have done a great job clearing the route. The course is fine subject to an inspection on the day, as there is more wind and rain forecast. pic.twitter.com/DSCumwGMf5

— Bushy Dublin parkrun (@BushyDUBparkrun) February 14, 2020

Road entirely blocked outside the front door and electricity line down #StormDennis pic.twitter.com/9HEKVZ3eDB

— Genevieve O'Mahony (@Genevieve_OM) February 16, 2020

High tide at Coliemore Harbour...@ThePhotoHour @LensAreLive @StormHour@DiscoverIreland @ancienteastIRL#ireland #StormDennis #sonyA7iii pic.twitter.com/OuStS7sOgS

— thomas mason (@nuclearmaso) February 17, 2020

So he seems to have arrived now... #StormDennis pic.twitter.com/kIScaLr5nP

— Caroline Walker (@carowalker) February 16, 2020

This is Doolin harbour. I usually stand by the railing on the end, waiting on my ferry to work on the Aran Island. That horizon, is the next wave coming in. pic.twitter.com/OocJrxfEV6

— Elaine Farrell (@FoolinInDoolin) February 15, 2020

Feature photo: Wiki Commons

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