Storm Bram updates

Image via Tracey O'Dwyer.

NOTE: Some or all of these are now likely to have been cleared. (5pm) Wind speed and gusting is now easing back as the storm moves northwards.

A tree is reported down on the Kilcullen-Newbridge Road, near Castlemartin Lodge. Garda attending.

Winds are currently estimated at around 70km/h in the Kilcullen area, with gusts up to 107km/h (via Windfinder).

There are reports of a tree blocking the road between Kilcullen and Naas, beyond Silliot Hill.

Also, a tree is down (above), and the road between Athgravan and Naas is blocked near Corbally.

There's a tree reported down on the Kilcullen-Newbridge road 

The road at Ballysax, near Wigwams, is reported to be completely blocked by a downed tree and wires.

The launch of a Newbridge Rugby Club fundraiser initiative, Oskars, planned for this evening has been postponed until tomorrow, Wednesday 10th December at 7:30 pm.

Power cuts are reported at Calverstown, affecting 158 customers. The estimated restore time is 10pm this evening.

An Orange wind warning remains in effect for County Kildare until 7pm today. A yellow wind warning will then be in place until 9pm.

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