PICS: A tree has fallen on Leeson Street in Dublin as #Ophelia rages

The storm has taken a grip across the country.

Ophelia appears to be gathering strength across the country, with part of a tree having fallen on Leeson Street in Dublin city centre.

Thankfully there are no reports of further casualties at this time, following the death of a woman in Waterford earlier today.

Leeson street upper, partial blocked cc @GardaTraffic pic.twitter.com/1yfFGouBhm

— Eoin Bara (@eoinbara) October 16, 2017

#ophelia leeson street upper pic.twitter.com/5Z4wEdzdjO

— Eoin Bara (@eoinbara) October 16, 2017

Credit: Eoin Bara

Cork took the brunt of the early damage on Monday morning, with Kinsale the scene of high winds and treacherous conditions.

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