Roads blocked and commuter services affected as Storm Doris causes chaos throughout Ireland

Up to 20,000 homes are believed to be without power after Ireland was hit by a storm overnight.

Fallen trees are causing havoc on roads throughout Ireland this morning after the country was battered by strong winds and heavy rain from Storm Doris overnight. A number of commuter services have also been affected, meanwhile, with status orange and status yellow wind warnings in place until 9am and 12pm respectively. AA Roadwatch have been posting updates about roads that have been blocked by fallen trees throughout the country, with routes in Sligo, Westmeath, Cork, Galway, Offaly, Kildare, Laois, Dublin, Meath and Cavan all affected, while there are also reports of a truck overturned on the M1 near Drogheda. https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834650113012277248 https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834650177004851200 https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834650391929245697 https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834653094550069248 https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834653141937291264 https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834654429630578688 https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834655262204116992 https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834658602535231488 https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834659378515025920 https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834660844956958720 https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/834663134866579456 Irish Rail also warned commuters that no DART services were operating out of Malahide and Portmarnock this morning due to a tree caught in overhead power lines, while all intercity and commuter services are running up to 15 minutes late. https://twitter.com/IrishRail/status/834655972161368064 https://twitter.com/IrishRail/status/834659072385417216 https://twitter.com/IrishRail/status/834661870300708864 https://twitter.com/IrishRail/status/834662789197213698 https://twitter.com/IrishRail/status/834663207742611456 Make sure to plan your journey in advance before heading out this morning and if you are getting behind the wheel, be sure to drive safely.