Updated: 20:40
The ESB is working to restore supply to hundreds of customers who remain without power following Storm Diana.
Some 1,500 homes and businesses are still without power this evening - down from a peak of over 40,000 earlier.
An ESB spokesperson said power is expected to be returned to all affected homes by tonight.
Strong winds battered the country throughout the day; however Met Éireann has now lifted all the wind warnings that were in effect.
The forecaster said it would remain very windy this evening with some severe gusts in Atlantic coastal counties.
The orange wind warnings in the south & west of the country have now expired. However a nationwide yellow wind warning remains in place until 6pm. #StormDiana https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt pic.twitter.com/OdObVBKYul
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 28, 2018
The ESB said engineers made good progress in their attempts to restore power throughout the day, despite the "often difficult circumstances."
The utility said the majority of the damage was due to "fallen trees on overhead lines as a result of the high winds associated with the arrival of the storm overnight."
Counties worst impacted included Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Carlow and Kilkenny.
The ESB has apologised to affected customers, and is updating repairs and faults on its PowerCheck website.
Road users are also being asked to exercise caution.
A number of flights were cancelled earlier as a result of the high winds.
Several services were delayed or cancelled at Dublin Airport - including flights to London Heathrow, the Isle Of Man, Amsterdam and Paris.
A number of flight disruptions and cancellations are expected tomorrow (Wednesday) due to #StormDiana 🌀 Please check flight status before travelling to the airport. If your flight is cancelled, please rebook to next available flight, or cancel with refund
— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) November 27, 2018
At Cork Airport, 14 services were cancelled earlier to Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Amsterdam, Paris and London Heathrow.
The airport is advising passengers to check the status of flights with their airline.
14 flights are cancelled Wednesday morning @CorkAirport - 7 out and 7 in to Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Amsterdam, Paris and London Heathrow.
Passengers are advised to check the latest status of their flight on their airline's website. #StormDiana pic.twitter.com/xs9b0iM0Xx— Cork Airport (@CorkAirport) November 27, 2018
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to check local weather and traffic conditions, and be aware of the conditions before setting out on a trip.
The RSA has the following advice for road users:
- Beware of objects being blown out onto the road. Expect the unexpected
- Watch out for falling/fallen debris on the road and vehicles veering across the road
- Control of a vehicle may be affected by strong cross winds. High sided vehicles and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to strong winds
- Allow extra space between you and vulnerable road users such as cyclists and motorcyclists
- Drive with dipped headlights at all times
While it also has advice for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
They are being reminded to be seen: wear bright clothing with reflective armbands or a reflective belt.
They should also take extra care when crossing the road or cycling in extremely windy conditions, as a sudden gust of wind could blow a person into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management have contacted all local authorities, asking them to activate their severe weather teams.
The OPW, Department of Transport and Coast Guard are also on stand-by.
The Department of Housing has said a period of disturbed weather will continue for the next five days.
