No references were made in a detailed review of the response to Storm Éowyn of any contact between the Irish and UK weather services, except around the naming of one of the worst storms to hit the island.

“As Storm Benjamin then moves across the southeast of England, stronger northeast to northwest winds are likely to develop. Gusts of 50 to 60mph are probable quite widely, with 65 to 70mph possible near coasts.

Storm Benjamin crashed into the UK last night, unleashing fierce winds and heavy rain that have already caused misery for commuters. With four weather warnings in place today, wet and windy conditions will likely cause travel disruption, flooding, power cuts building damage.

According to Met Office weather maps, scattered spells of snowfall are now expected across northern parts of Scotland from around 10 pm on Friday night, with these continuing into the early hours of Saturday morning.