Ahead of Storm Éowyn, both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have been issued red weather warnings for the first time. Schools, colleges and universities are closed and most hospital appointments have been cancelled as "significant disruption" is expected as a result of the storm.

Ireland and Scotland are braced for one of the most intense storms in decades, with forecasters warning of a danger to life and widespread disruption. The national forecasters for Ireland and the U.K.

Check that vulnerable and older people have everything that they need in advance of Storm Eowyn setting in.” Eoin Sherlock, head of forecasting at Met Eireann, said red natio