It’s storm weather at the minute with Barney, Abigail, Clodagh and now Desmond making their presences felt in recent weeks.
This evening, Desmond is running riot and according to Met Éireann, the worst hit areas are Donegal, Kerry, Clare and Galway.
The red weather status is in operation and if you try to go outside the door, you’ll battle to stay upright.
Homes in Donegal and Galway are without electricity, flights are being cancelled and people are taking to Twitter to complain about Desmond’s antics.
Why in the name of jaysus would you name a storm Desmond ???
— Aaron B (@BrenBalls95) December 4, 2015
Batton down the hatches. #StormDesmond survival kit. #Dublin pic.twitter.com/FTxooMEpNj
— Seán Walsh (@SeanWalshTM) December 4, 2015
Cam before the shite hit the Desmond fan. #StormDesmond ??? pic.twitter.com/eV16bGIJPo
— Niall Kelly (@kellers83) December 4, 2015
Making my bus journey in storm. If we go down, at least my cravings are satisfied! @MrTaytoIreland #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/SzZqZ768AE
— Seán Lynch (@SeanLynch96) December 4, 2015
@ShaunAlexC I see we're on names beginning with D already. Will the alphabet last the winter? #StormDesmond
— Hilary Robertson (@MidgesForIndy) December 4, 2015
Seriously though who names these storms? Apparently there's a 'Storm Desmond' on its way. Please, I ain't scared of no Desmond
— James Cummins (@CummyBear) December 4, 2015
#StormDesmond is gonna ruin my outdoor crimbo lights ?
— Samantha Towler (@sam__towler) December 4, 2015
Having a hard time taking these Irish storm names seriously #StormDesmond Sure Desmond's a lovely fella altogether
— Stella Forte (@stellaforte) December 4, 2015
How many baby boys born in 9 months will be called Desmond #StormDesmond
— Caragh Costello (@caraghml) December 4, 2015