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LAST UPDATE | 9 Dec 2025
STORM BRAM IS sweeping across the country, bringing strong winds and the possibility of coastal flooding.
Many flights have been cancelled and events, including Christmas markets, have been called off for the day. Power outages are expected to continue throughout the day and as of 4pm, approximately 54,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power.
You can follow all the latest developments in our liveblog here, but here’s a round-up of what Storm Bram has got in the way of so far.
As of 12 noon, Dublin Airport confirmed that 73 flights – 36 inbound and 37 outbound – have been cancelled so far, with more expected to be announced later on.
Passengers due to fly today have been urged to check directly with their airline for the latest updates. The majority of outbound flights cancelled so far were destined for the UK.
Four flights at Cork Airport have been cancelled, as have two at Shannon Airport and one flight at Ireland West Airport.
Dublin Airport spokesperson Graeme McQueen said: “The winds are due to increase, particularly in the Dublin area this afternoon, so we’ll wait and see what other impact comes from that, but we’re hopeful that we’ll get as many people as way away as possible.”
Ferry services are also adversely affected. Stena Line has confirmed a number of its sailings have been delayed or cancelled due to marine warnings, while many of the Irish Ferries scheduled sailings today, destined for France and the UK, have been cancelled or had departure times changed.
Iarnród Éireann has reduced all trains to a maximum speed of 80kph due to the storm on: Heuston to Portlaoise; Heuston to Tullamore; Connolly to Dundalk; Connolly to Sligo; and Connolly to Rosslare (closed Greystones to Wicklow).
Iarnród Éireann services are suspended between Grand Canal Dock and Dun Laoghaire due to a fallen tree which has blocked the line and has also caused damage to overhead lines.
This suspension is expected to remain in place for an extended period and Dublin Bus is accepting rail tickets.
Elsewhere, the line between Greystones and Wicklow is currently closed tntil further notice due to the weather and bus transfers are being arranged between Wicklow and Connolly.
Waterford Station had also been closed for a time due to flooding, but reopened at around 12.30pm.
Meanwhile, a number of roads in Cork City have been closed or limited to one lane this morning as a result of flooding.
A large number of primary schools – approximately 70, according to the Department of Education – have announced their closures for today.
A number of schools in Co Donegal also closed at around 1pm to allow students and staff to get home safely ahead of the Status Orange warning which came into place at 2pm.
A spokesperson for the Department said the decision to close a school rests with the school management authority, taking into consideration the full guidance and direction available from principal response agencies.
All schools should err on the side of caution, the spokesperson added, and keep up to date with weather warnings on national and local news bulletins.
While the vast majority of schools opened as scheduled, the 70 that closed are predominantly located in coastal areas in the west of Ireland, and either decided to close for the day or closed early.
Mayo College of Further Education and Training will be closed today as a result of the storm, it announced in a post to X.
Several Christmas markets have been forced to stay shut today due to the storm, including in Macroom, Galway and Belfast.
The Macroom Christmas Market, which is run by Cork County Council, has been cancelled for the day, with the council apologising for any inconvenience.
Punchestown Racecourse’s Clerk Brendan Sheridan said that although the track “remains fit for racing”, it has been decided that it will cancel its fixture today and look for an alternative date.
In Kerry, all five civic amenity sites and recycling centres operated by the county council will be closed today. In Clare, the Cliffs of Moher visitor centre is closed for today as a result of the wind warning.
The Dublin Zoo Wild Lights has also been cancelled this evening as a result of Storm Bram.
“The high winds mean we must close for the safety of all visitors and staff. We’re very sorry for the disappointment this may cause,” Dublin Zoo said on its website.
Also in Dublin, which is set to be lesser affected by the weather warnings, the National Concert Hall has announced it has cancelled its planned Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Concert, due to flight cancellations and weather disruption.
It apologised for the inconvenience and said it is working to reschedule the concert for 2026, and all ticket holders will be refunded.
At Leinster House, the Oireachtas Christmas Tree Lighting event has been moved indoors.
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