Some tourist attractions and schools remain closed as Storm Barra continues

Wicklow National Mountains Park is to remain closed as Storm Barra’s high winds continue to hit Wicklow.

et Eireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the county, which will remain in place until 4 p.m. with a Status Yellow alert in place for coastal waters and the Irish sea.

Forecasters said: “due to Storm Barra, northwest winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65 km/h and gusts of up to 100 km/h with localised stronger winds likely.”

Some schools in the county are to remain shut today due to the high winds. The HSE has also confirmed