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06 Sept 2025

Irish Rail issue bizarre warning to trampoline owners on the eve of 'historic' Storm Éowyn

As the entire country faces red warnings Irish Rail have urged people living near railway to take extra caution

Irish Rail issue bizarre warning to trampoline owners on the eve of 'historic' Storm Éowyn

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Following the whole country being placed under a red weather warning for the arrival of Storm Éowyn, Ianród Éireann have issued a bizarre warning to homeowners for the course of the storm.

With the storm on the way Irish rail have urged homeowners to make sure their trampolines and garden furniture are secured if they are living near a railway line.

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The warning listed to those who are living near a railway line is as follows:

"Make sure trampolines and other garden furniture are secure"

The storm has been described as being potentially historic.

The latest update from Met Éireann, the warning now extends to the whole country.

They have also cautioned that Storm Éowyn will pose a "danger to life" as well as widespread dangerous travelling conditions, unsafe working conditions, significant power outages and structural damage.

People can also expect disruptions to transport, communication networks as well as fallen trees and debris. 

Met Éireann warns of of extreme, damaging, and destructive guests in excess of 130km/h.

The red warning is valid from 2am on Friday and extends to 10am on Friday morning.

The full post by Irish Rail can be found on their X account or by following the social post below this article.

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