Mayo takes a hell of a battering from Storm Eowyn
The covered outdoor dining enhancement facility at Market Square in Castlebar has been severely battered by Storm Eowyn.
The amenity, which was also used for arts and musical performances, is left in tatters as a result of the high winds early on Friday morning.
Passers-by were shocked to witness its condition on arrival in the town centre following the lifting of the Status Red wind warning this afternoon.
The issue is a priority this weekend for the outdoor staff of Mayo County Council.
The county town was hit hard by the storm with Stephen Garvey Way closed all day as a result of a large century-old tree falling onto the street from the nearby Church of Ireland graveyard.
A number of old trees were also seriously damaged at the Mall while the town's inner relief road, near the entrance to the halting site, was partially blocked for a number of hours due to a fallen tree.
Council crews have been endeavouring to clear trees and debris from roads around the county.
However, it will take time for all routes to be cleared but it was not possible to clear all routes prior to nightfall.
The council is urging members of the public to exercise extreme caution on all roads at this time.
The council's gritting trucks will also be out this evening on all routes, where practical.
Over 100 trees, many as old as 200 years, have been lost to storm winds at Castlebar Golf Club in what has been a vert sad day for members.
Connacht GAA's Air Dome was destroyed during Storm Éowyn.
The multimillion euro facility in Bekan near Ballyhaunis, now known as the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome, opened in 2020 and has been a huge success due to its ability to host indoor games at all levels, regardless of the conditions.
The record-breaking winds overnight tore the inflated roof of the structure to bits, with Connacht GAA secretary John Prenty confirming that it blew down at approximately 4 a.m.
Meanwhile, many areas of the county are still awaiting the return of electricity to their homes.
People's internet and broadband has also been down for a long period, leading to a blackout of news updates.
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The following is a list of circulated by Mayo County Council of roads where fallen trees and debris has been reported.
Westport Belmullet Municipal District
Church road Belmulet - Road blocked
R335 Westport - Louisburgh road - Trees down at Murrisk and Belclare
R330 Westport - Ballinrobe Road - Trees down
N59 at Bangor Erris - Trees down
Grouse Hill, Glenhest - Road blocked
R319 Mulranny - Achill Road - Trees leaning over road, branches and debris cleared
N59 Westport to Leenane - Road blocked at Cushlough - Crews have beeb on site
Ballina Municipal District
N59 Sligo Road at Town Park - Trees down
N26 Foxford Road at Mocha Beans - Trees down
Pearse Street and Bury Street - Debris
Trees down on many roads in rural areas
Pedestrian bridge near Ballina Arts Centre closed due to storm damage
Castlebar Municipal District
Fallen trees and debris on Westport Road, Castlebar
To report issues call or text:
Castlebar: 0876634083
Ballina: 0873297694
Westport-Belmullet: 0874767556
Claremorris-Swinford: 0860450200
Ballinrobe: 0879940183