Tramore picks up the pieces as Storm Kathleen moves on

While the worst of Storm Kathleen has passed, strong winds will persist in many places today. Around 2,000 homes and businesses are still without power this morning following the storm.

ESB crews worked late into the night to restore supply - and their teams are back out on the road this morning, responding to any remaining faults.

A status yellow warning for wind remains in place for Donegal, Mayo, and West Galway until 4 o'clock this afternoon.

Motorists are advised to look out for fallen trees or debris resulting from yesterday's high winds.

Tramore was hit hard by the storm yesterday, and WLR was at the scene to document the events.

Local Councillor Lola O'Sullivan was at the Promenade this morning.

Speaking to WLR News, Cllr. O'Sullivan said Waterford City and County Council should have done more to prepare for the storm.

"The Prom should have been closed. I asked that this be closed myself on Friday because I was aware of the conditions. I was told that it was felt that by the time 4 O'Clock came, which would have been high tide yesterday, that the worst of the conditions would have passed over Waterford, but that was not the case.

"It has been normal over the last few years that the council would dig out or drag the sand from under the wall particularly at the lower prom to reduce the overtopping of the waves. This wasn't done in the last week which again, is disappointing for the businesses.

"Debris from the sea is after coming up and it is on the road, the promenade, the footpaths. MOE'S, Molly's, the Sandcastle, and McCarthy's Chipper are doing their best to clear it up so they can open later on today."