Storm Ophelia caused a massive clean-up operation across Co Kildare with hundreds left without power, water and broadband services.
The county came to a standstill on Monday, October 16 as people weee forced to take the day off and followed persistent advice to stay indoors by the National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG).
Violent winds downed trees across several roads and damage was caused to residential and commercial property in Naas and Newbridge.
A tree crashed through the roof of a home in Punchestown.
Fallen electricity wires also posed a safety risk near Mullacash and outside Athy.
The following morning, Kildare Co Council staff including fire services, roads staff, engineers and health and safety officers were immediately on the ground to assess the damage.
Takiseach Leo Varadkar paid a visit to rescue workers in Kilcock.
There was power failures in many areas like Suncroft, Nurney, Moread,Prosperous, Clane, Caragh, Johnstown, Kilberry, Allen, Johnstownbridge, Kilcock and Leixlip.
Utility provider eir said that Co Kildare was one of the worst affected counties with over 4,000 customers without broadband, telephone and mobile services.
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