As Ireland prepares to brace itself for the worst storm in 50 years, businesses around the country have announced they'll be shut for the day.
Do not go outside today unless it is absolutely necessary and stay safe, that's the message from Gardaí.
Hurricane Ophelia makes landfall in Kerry this morning and will work its way up the country throughout the day.
Penneys has announced they'll be keeping their doors shut across the country today.
While Dunnes Stores will also remain closed.
Brown Thomas said they will not be opening today for the safety of their staff and customers.
Customer service announcement relating to diner closures due to dangerous weather conditions. Stay safe! pic.twitter.com/fmBKBd034b
— Eddie Rockets (IRL) (@EddieRocketsIRL) October 16, 2017
1/2 Due to adverse weather conditions & the safety of our staff & customers being paramount all @McCabesPharmacy s will close at 11am pic.twitter.com/WOnE0osHvS
— McCabes Pharmacy (@McCabesPharmacy) October 16, 2017
Due to the red weather warning from Met Éireann, all our stores will be closed today, Mon 16th Oct. Stay safe.
— Currys PC World IE (@CurrysPCWorldIE) October 16, 2017
We've made the decision to close all stores across ROI over the morning. They'll remain closed for rest of today & will reopen tomorrow -1/2
— Lidl Ireland (@lidl_ireland) October 16, 2017
For customers wishing to contact their local store today re opening hours, please note phone numbers can be found on https://t.co/2yzBlwJmQ4
— SPAR Ireland (@SPARIreland) October 16, 2017
