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WATCH: Strong winds and rain batter Arranmore Island [Video]

Winds are continuing to batter the north west this Saturday afternoon and motorists are warned to look out for fallen trees and debris on roads.

Thanks to Denis O’Donnell from Arranmore who sent us in this video which captures the strength of the winds around the island this morning

Strong overnight winds caused quite a bit of storm damage around the county.

Homes and businesses on Arranmore and in the wider Dungloe and Burtonport areas were among those without power for some time on Friday.

More than 1,600 customers in that area are affected as strong winds hit Donegal with coastal areas worst affected. Gusts of up to 110km/h were forecast.

Areas of Glenties and Derrybeg were also left without power and crews from ESB Networks worked to restore power to all affected customers.

A view of the stormy seas seen through the goals at Rannagh Park on Arranmore Island …

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