Schools closed as Ireland braces for landfall of Hurricane Ophelia

Met Éireann warns Ophelia will bring ‘violent and destructive’ winds and storm surges, prompting closures of all education facilities across Ireland

The island of Ireland is bracing itself for Hurricane Ophelia with a red weather warning issued for the Republic and Northern Ireland.

Education officials have ordered the closure of all educational facilities across the island. A statement from Ireland’s Department of Education said the closures were necessary following official advice on the “unprecedented storm”.

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