Dublin, Ireland - October 20, 2024 Almost 30 flights have had to perform go-arounds at Dublin Airport due to the severe conditions presented by Storm Ashley on 20 October. Dublin Airport have also confirmed that around 60 flights due to depart or land in Dublin have been cancelled due to the adverse conditions.

Almost 30 flights have had to perform go-arounds at Dublin Airport due to the severe conditions presented by Storm Ashley. Dublin Airport have also confirmed that around 60 flights due to depart or land in Dublin have been cancelled due to the adverse conditions.

There has been a collision on the M50 at Junction 12 Firhouse southbound. The incident occured around 7.30am this morning. Traffic is moving slowing in the middle and right lanes. Meanwhile at Dublin Airport, the first wave of flights is moving very well but there are knock-on delays.

Flights at Dublin Airport have been significantly disrupted due to Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the 2024/2025 European windstorm season. The

IRISH people heading to Dublin Airport for a flight today have been urgently warned to check for updates before heading off.

A Dublin Airport spokesperson said on X: "Storm Ashley is having an impact on flight operations throughout Ireland and the UK today. Some airlines have cancelled a small number of flights in and out of Dublin Airport, while others are subject to delays. Winds are forecast to remain strong throughout."

An Emerald Airlines flight was forced to abandon two attempts to land at Dublin Airport on Friday afternoon due to strong winds ahead of Storm Ashley's arrival in Ireland this weekend.

STORM ASHLEY IS bringing heavy rain and strong winds as it hits Ireland today, particularly along the west coast, where flooding is expected due to high tides. Thousands of homes are without power and some flights at Dublin Airport have been cancelled.