Changes To Thurles Skyline Following Storm Éowyn.

At least 15,000 Tipperary homes and business premises are without electric power this morning, with many reports of fallen trees and strewn branch debris, following the extreme winds courtesy of Storm Éowyn.

Here in Thurles town council workers will have a few extra jobs to undertake today, as our pictures hereunder now demonstrate.

**Branches down at the *‘Swinging Gates’*, on the junction of Emmet Street and Thomond Road, Thurles, at early light this morning.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*

**Large tree blown over on the N62 close to Thurles Golf Club entrance closing the west facing lane. Motorists warned to take care.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*.

**Newly planted trees in the vicinity of Lidl Supermarket, will need immediate attention.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*.

Met Eireann has, this morning, downgraded the Red Level severe weather wind alert to Level Orange for all of Co. Tipperary; same valid from 7:00am today Friday January 24th until at least midday.
For more information see www.Met.ie