It seems to be a regular thing at Rossnowlagh beach these days with cars getting stuck on the beach due to soft sand and the tide coming in quickly.
Even after all the weather warnings this car has been the latest victim to get claimed by the Atlantic Ocean at Rossnowlagh Beach in south Donegal.
The car can be seen in the video below floating around in the water Video by Fin McCool Surf School & Shop
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#StormAtiya may result in some customers losing supply. Please take note of your MPRN number - for more information on MPRN and how to find it click here https://t.co/8BPPMmizYI pic.twitter.com/eTzMGYaDOg
— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) December 7, 2019
Motorists have been asked to exercise extra caution if driving in affected areas, while a number of national parks in the west and south of the country will be be closed for the duration of the storm.
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Dublin Zoo has cancelled its Wild Lights this evening.
The Zoo said it made the decision in the interest of the health and safety of visitors, staff and the animals.
This decision has been made in the interest of the health & safety of our visitors, staff & the animals. Wild Lights ticket-holders for this date will be sent an email with full details of the cancellation via the email address registered at the time of booking. 2/3 pic.twitter.com/OYmZIYGJah
— Dublin Zoo (@DublinZoo) December 7, 2019
Balbriggan Christmas Market at Bremore Castle in Dublin has also been cancelled due to high winds, which have caused some damage to the marquees.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Today's Balbriggan Christmas Market at Bremore Castle has been cancelled for safety reasons due to the high winds causing damage to marquees. Fingal County Council apologises for any inconvenience. https://t.co/bqm5I0RxWp
— FingalCountyCouncil (@Fingalcoco) December 8, 2019
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