epaselect epa06269411 Storm Ophelia batters the Atlantic coast of Ireland in Lahinch village, County Clare Ireland Ireland, 16 October 2017. The Irish Meteorological Service Met Eireann has issued a red alert weather warning nationwide as tropical depression Ophelia is due to hit Ireland on 16 October. Counties Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal are set to be worst hit by Ophelia. Public services as transport, schools, creches, colleges, retailers, court services, pharmacies, outpatient clinics have all shut down and more than 140 flights have been cancelled. According to reports Around 120,000 homes and businesses have been left without power. EPA/AIDAN CRAWLEY EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY