Businesses throughout the country have closed with the safety of customers and staff in mind.
Updated 13.32
Supermac’s, Tesco, Lidl, Dunnes Stores, IKEA, Penneys and Marks and Spencer are amongst the many businesses to announce closures in Irish stores today due to weather warnings from storm Ophelia.
A statement from Supermac’s founder Pat McDonagh read: ‘In the interests of the safety of our staff and customers in view of the severe weather warnings we have taken the decision to close all our Supermac’s restaurants today, Monday 16th October. Restaurants will re-open as normal on Tuesday 17th October.’
Meanwhile, a number of other businesses closed their doors.
Due to storm Ophelia – all Dunnes Stores in ROI & Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 16th October.
— Dunnes Stores (@dunnesstores) October 15, 2017
Due to Storm Ophelia, IKEA Ballymun & the Order & Collection Point in Carrickmines will not open today. We apologise for any inconvenience
— IKEA IRELAND (@IKEAIE) October 16, 2017
We've made the decision to close all stores across ROI over the morning. They'll remain closed for rest of today & will reopen tomorrow -1/2
— Lidl Ireland (@lidl_ireland) October 16, 2017
We're continuing to assess the situation as it happens. As always the health & safety of colleagues & customers remains an absolute priority
— Lidl Ireland (@lidl_ireland) October 16, 2017
With numerous Irish Rail services, multiple flights in and out of Irish airports and all Dublin Bus services cancelled, multiple businesses throughout the country have also decided to shut up shop.
Tesco Ireland has announced that stores in Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Clare and South Tipperary have closed and that while all other stores have remained open for the time being, they will be subject to closure later in the day subject to weather conditions.
Stores remain open today but will close for the duration of the storm. Closure times will vary based on local weather conditions. 1/2
— Tesco Ireland (@TescoIrl) October 16, 2017
We'll update closure times across the country here throughout the day. Thanks for your patience. 2/2
— Tesco Ireland (@TescoIrl) October 16, 2017
Our stores in Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Clare & Sth Tipp have closed due to #Ophelia. Our priority is the safety of our customers & colleagues.
— Tesco Ireland (@TescoIrl) October 16, 2017
All other stores are open but will close later depending on local weather conditions. We'll post updates as & when stores close & reopen.
— Tesco Ireland (@TescoIrl) October 16, 2017
Other businesses to announce closures throughout the country today include Peter Mark, Petmania, Camile Thai (some outlets may open this evening, weather permitting), the Light House Cinema in Dublin, some SuperValu outlets and all FlyeFIT gyms.
We will be closed tomorrow. The safety of our staff and patrons is of the utmost importance. Be careful and stay safe, friends. #Ophelia
— Light House Cinema (@LightHouseD7) October 15, 2017
NOTICE – ALL FLYEfit gyms will be closed as of 09:00 today. We will reopen Tuesday 17/10/17. Stay safe folks #hurricaneophelia pic.twitter.com/Fhf80WfOOP
— FLYEfit (@flyefit) October 16, 2017
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