A deluge of rain and strong winds has led to travel chaos and event closures as Storm Darragh hits Northern Ireland.
Power cuts, blocked roads, suspended trains and cancelled flights are some of the impacts currently being felt.
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‘Essential travel only’
North Belfast paramilitary mural blown down
Bus services beginning to return to normal
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M1 reopens
‘Essential travel only’
It adds: “Essential travel only is advised today as conditions on the roads are difficult because of the weather conditions.
“If roads are blocked, it may be necessary to divert Ulsterbus or Goldliner services. Safety is Translink’s number one priority. All passengers should check the Translink Journey Planner or social media channels in advance of travel and to allow extra time for their journeys.
North Belfast paramilitary mural blown down
The mural which bears the slogan ‘Prepared for peace, ready for war’ stood at the entrance to Mount Vernon but the top half of it has this morning been blown over.
Beer Garden buffeted
It posted on Facebook: “Unfortunately, Storm Darragh has taken its toll on our Beer Garden roof and it will not be in use today with part of our carpark cordoned off.
Fintona feels the force
Train line reopens
Speed restrictions are in place so, delays are likely, but trains are now due to start running.
All other rail services remain suspended.
Third NIFL Premiership game off
OFF
Glentoran vs Ballymena United
Glenavon vs Crusaders
Loughgall vs Larne
ON
Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers
Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield
Coleraine vs Portadown
Latest: Bus driver taken to hospital
Stena Line responds over stranded ferry
Stena Line has told the Belfast Telegraph: “Due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh, Stena Superfast VII has been unable to berth in Belfast. Passengers have been informed and are being taken care of onboard.
“The ship is currently safely sheltered on the Antrim coast. Safety is of highest priority to Stena Line and the team onboard are closely monitoring the weather conditions. The ship will berth in Belfast once conditions improve, and it is deemed safe to do so.”
M1 still closed
Road users are advised to use the A1 due to a report of a road traffic collision on the Hillhall Road.
Bus services beginning to return to normal
Services around Cookstown and Magherafelt which had earlier been suspended have now begun.
In Coleraine, 218, 140 and 402 services have all recommenced.
Busses are still not leaving Ballymena Depot due to fallen trees in the area.
Ferry stranded off Antrim coast
Another Premiership match off
Loughgall vs Larne has passed an inspection and is set to go ahead.
Road chaos in pictures
An extra 2k now without power
Some who were without power have now seen their electricity return, but NIE have warned that some may be without power into Sunday.
They said high wind speeds and access issues are also hampering restoration efforts as repair work can only proceed when it is safe for emergency crews to do so.
Translink update
Glentoran match OFF with another Premiership inspection
Champions Larne’s trip to Loughgall is now also subject to a pitch inspection, set to take place at 10.45am.
Bus services suspended in Coleraine
Motorway closed due to insecure roof
Elsewhere, the A2 is now closed between Kilkeel and Rostrevor due to a fallen tree.