Schools across Clare are being advised to consider closing this morning as the full force of Storm Rachel bears down on the county.
The Department of Education and Clare County Coucil have issued advisories, while a high-level red alert remains in place.
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The strongest winds are expected in the next few hours, while gusts have already hit 60 miles an hor at Shannon.
270 people are without power in Cratloe, Ballyvaughan and Kilkishen.
