The UK is bracing itself for one of the worst storms in recent memory after neighbouring Ireland was put on lockdown after a rare red alert - track the storm's path here ...

The first power outages were reported in Kerry, Cork, Limerick, and Clare but as the fast-moving storm tracked north-eastwards today, it was expected to leave widespread power cuts in its wake ...

Storm Eowyn to hit UK with 100mph winds as schools shut and travel disrupted - Rare red weather warnings have been issued in Scotland and Northern Ireland.