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<p>Ecofact environmental consultant Will O'Connor with some of the eels kill on the lower Shannon during Storm Barra.</p>

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Donal Hickey: Ongoing problem of eel kills at Ardnacrusha

Limerick scientist says a major kill of eels occurred on the lower Shannon due to a lack of mitigation measures during Storm Barra

<p>(Left to right) Jill Biden, Joe Biden and nurse practitioner Tabe Mase giving the then President-elect his Covid-19 vaccination back in February. A piece about the Bidens from our Lifestyle section was our most read article online this year. File photo: Joshua Roberts/Getty Images</p>

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The Bidens, lockdowns and life hacks: IrishExaminer.com's most-read stories of 2021

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Irish Examiner view: At loggerheads with our climate

Terry Prone: Allegra Stratton can’t undo the damage — but at least she knows how to say sorry

Bantry cleans up after Barra but locals fear inevitable floods to come

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Bantry cleans up after Barra but locals fear inevitable floods to come

Joyce Fegan: Barra hit hard, but it was also a pause for thought

Kerry Hotel where roof partially collapsed in Storm Barra the subject of court proceedings

Kerry Hotel where roof partially collapsed in Storm Barra the subject of court proceedings

It is alleged Bank of Ireland gave up its lease of a ground floor unit on health and safety grounds due to the substantial water ingression

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Winter weather Dec 7th 2021

Thousands of homes still without power after Storm Barra

Around 3,000 customers remain without power, with Kerry, Sligo and Leitrim worst affected.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Irish Examiner View: Those working in dangerous conditions deserve our thanks

Irish Examiner View: Those working in dangerous conditions deserve our thanks

People who engaged in essential work during the recent Storm Barra are worthy of recognition.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Day Two Storm Barra

Cianan Brennan: Was it really necessary to shut schools for two days?

We're led to believe that the closing of schools in the past two days was on foot of safety concerns due to Storm Barra. Cianan Brennan thinks there was a different reason for schools closing on the second day

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Winter weather Dec 7th 2021

In Pictures: Storm Barra leaves trail of debris in its wake

The storm caused damage across the island over the course of Tuesday and into Wednesday, with around 13,000 homes still without electricity at 8.30pm

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus - Sun May 3, 2020

Storm Barra: All schools to reopen as normal on Thursday morning

Schools and creches in 12 counties remain closed today following the storm, which left thousands of homes without power.

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Day Two Storm Barra

30,000 homes without power as Storm Barra clean up continues

The worst affected areas are counties along the west and north-west coast.

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Winter weather Dec 7th 2021

Storm Barra: Thousands without power as many roads remain closed

Crews have been working since early morning to restore power across the country with more than 30,000 customers currently impacted

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Storm Barra: Schools remain closed in several counties as clean-up begins

Storm Barra: Schools remain closed in several counties as clean-up begins

The focus now turns to how to tackle the damage left behind by record wind speeds and deluges of rain

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Storm Barra Clontarf

Storm Barra: Schools, childcare facilities and third-level institutions in 12 counties advised to close tomorrow

Schools, higher education facilities and childcare services in Cork, Limerick, Clare, Waterford, Kerry, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo, Wexford and Dublin should remain shut on Wednesday

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Eoin English: Groundhog day for water-weary Cork traders

Eoin English: Groundhog day for water-weary Cork traders

Putting out sandbags, lifting stock, installing flood barriers and packing away the street furniture is all too familiar for Cork City businesses

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

County-by-county: The impact of Storm Barra so far

County-by-county: The impact of Storm Barra so far

Thousands of homes across Munster are without power as "weather bomb" Storm Barra continues into the night.

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Watch: 'This is the biggest storm I’ve seen' - Lighthouse worker's video goes viral

Watch: 'This is the biggest storm I’ve seen' - Lighthouse worker's video goes viral

Paul Barron said: "We were supposed to be coming home on Tuesday but then everything was called off due to Storm Barra."

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

CC NECG MEETING

Call for guidance for employers and workers during status red weather events

The Government has been urged to clarify the legal standing of employees and employers

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Falling trees strike two cars as they drive past in separate incidents in Wicklow

Falling trees strike two cars as they drive past in separate incidents in Wicklow

Neither motorist is believed to have sustained serious injuries in the incidents

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Trampoline removed from electricity pole after being blown away by Storm Barra

Trampoline removed from electricity pole after being blown away by Storm Barra

Gardaí have urged people to ensure garden furniture is secured following the incident

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Hands plugging in and charging smart phone

Storm Ready: How to make your phone battery last as long as possible

With a storm bearing down on Ireland, it's time to investigate how to get the most out of our phone battery

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Storm Barra: National Emergency Group gives update on 'major disruption'

Storm Barra: National Emergency Group gives update on 'major disruption'

Around 59,000 have been affected by power outages due to the storm

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Pictures and video show impact of Storm Barra

Pictures and video show impact of Storm Barra

Here are some of the scenes that have been captured so far

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Sheep on a hill top

Farmers urged to think ‘Safety First’ as Storm Barra arrives

Farming is a high-risk occupation, and it is even more so when severe weather arrives

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Tracker: Wind speeds of more than 130km/h recorded in Cork as Storm Barra hits

Tracker: Wind speeds of more than 130km/h recorded in Cork as Storm Barra hits

The speed was recorded in Sherkin Island where there are gusts of 115km/h

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Autumn weather Nov 28th 2021

As Storm Barra bears down - where in Cork would you want to be locked into?

After a whole pub in the UK was snowed under for three days - Oasis tribute band and all - and IKEA employees in Denmark recently overnighted at work, the Examiner lifestyle desk got to making their own disaster plans.

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021