ALERT: Nearly 400,000 homes and businesses without power following Storm Darragh

The powerful Storm Darragh swept through the country last night, leaving behind a trail of destruction and knocking out the power of nearly 400,000 homes and businesses. 

Regions of Cork, Limerick, Mayo, and Kerry, as well as many others, have woken up in darkness this Saturday morning, following the storm's aftermath. 

Damage assessments are currently being made and crews are restoring supply, where it is safe to do so.

The storm made it's mark due to the fierce winds and torrential rain which uprooted trees, damaged infrastructure and caused widespread disruption to many parts of the nation.

The severity of Storm Darragh saw Donegal, Galway, Sligo, Wicklow, Clare, Mayo, and Leitrim all receive red weather warnings, which have since been lifted. 

However, a Status Yellow wind warning has been put in place for the entire country until 3pm today. 

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An Amber wind warning has also been issued for Northern Ireland until 9pm, with potentially damaging winds forecast.

This comes after gusts of wind hit 148km/h in Galway's Mace Head last night in the height of the storm.

Travel throughout the country has been affected with multiple flights being cancelled by airlines in Dublin airport, some trains being unable to run, ferries not leaving port, and multiple cancellations on Bus Éireann services.

All northbound trains services operating out of Connolly station in Dublin have been delayed as the line has been closed for the time being between Clontarf and Howth Junction due to a fallen tree.

Dublin airport is aiming to operate fully today.

The ESB are advising individuals to not interfere with the powerlines due to safety fears.

Motorists are being told to drive with caution amid reports of fallen trees and debris on some roads.