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22 Oct 2025

Collapsed scaffolding, a destroyed ice rink and oil leaks reported as Storm Éowyn wreaks havoc

Blanchardstown's ice rink in Dublin 15 has been completely destroyed under the Status Red wind warning

Collapsed scaffolding  leaves road blocked as the aftermath of Storm Éowyn begins

Image from Dublin Fire Brigade.

Storm Éowyn tore through the country last night, and well into this morning, as fire brigades, and gardaí prepare to fix the damage left in it's wake. 

Dolphin's Barn firefighter crews were called in early this morning after reports that scaffolding had collapsed, leaving Harold's Cross Road in Dublin completely blocked off. 

Not long after attending this scene, Dolphin's Barn were called again, this time with the help of Donnybrook fire station, as an oil leak was confirmed near the River Dodder after a fallen tree had ruptured a tank.

Taking to social media, Dublin Fire Brigade commented on this ongoing issue, saying "Crews used drain blockers and dams to contain the spill and are awaiting the assistance of ESB Networks."

 

READ MORE: Families evacuated from their homes due to Storm Éowyn damages

Blanchardstown's ice rink in Dublin 15 has been completely destroyed under the Status Red wind warning.

 

Other major reports include trees being ripped out of the ground in multiple parts of the country, as well as trampolines emerging on roads, and fallen cables in Meath. 

The public are being urged to stay inside, unless absolutely necessary, as Storm Éowyn is showing no signs of slowing down yet. 

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