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Cork County Council’s response to the damage caused by Storm Éowyn will continue throughout the weekend. 

Cork County Council crews are in response mode to the damage caused by Storm Éowyn across the county. 

Road conditions remain extremely challenging with fallen trees, fallen powerlines and substantial debris. The Council urges people not to undertake any travel unless absolutely necessary.

Cork County Council’s Crisis Management Team convened throughout the night to monitor and assess the damage caused by Storm Éowyn. 

A Status Red Wind warning remains in place until 10.00am this morning and people are asked to continue to shelter in place.

Cork County Council’s Crisis Management Team convened this afternoon ahead of the Status Red Wind warning that will be in place for Cork from 2.00am until 10.00am tomorrow morning.

Cork County Council is urging people to take action to protect themselves and their property ahead of a Status Red Wind Warning for Cork which comes into effect during the early hours of Friday morning. 

Cork County Council crews have been very busy over the last number of days prioritising access to essential services. 

Cork County Council continues to prioritise access to essential services, schools, and shops as it deploys resources to clear snow in north-west and north Cork this weekend.

Cork County Council is continuing to deploy additional resources to clear snow and facilitate access for communities, schools and local services in north-west and north Cork this weekend.

Cork County Council is urging all road users to exercise extreme care, especially in areas with compacted snow, as rain and melting snow will lead to treacherous driving conditions over the coming days. Drivers are asked to slow down even in places that have thawed as there may be significant damage to road surfaces across the county.