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15 gas tweets that sum up Ireland during Storm Desmond

It’s windy and rainy, but we’re still joking.

Dec 4th 2015, 8:33 PM 12,666 Views 5 Comments

IT’S ONLY BEEN a few weeks since Storm Barney visited Ireland with a bang – and now his big brother Desmond is here and blowing a gale.

It’s the number one trending topic in the country right now and everyone is urging people in the most affected areas to stay safe tonight.

But, as always, we haven’t lost our sense of humour:

1. Like this sound advice

So this is pretty relevant tonight. #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/JNE3YWMCJH
— TwistedDoodles (@twisteddoodles) December 4, 2015

Source: TwistedDoodles/Twitter

2. The name is a major talking point, of course

Love the name Storm 'Desmond' sounds like he'd cough and say "Excuse me" before blowing down your house. #StormDesmond
— Karla (@misspeanutjones) December 4, 2015

Source: Karla/Twitter

3. The picture doesn’t make for great viewing

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WE’VE DISAPPEARED.

4. Desmonds around the country are taking it personally

Seriously?? I'm not sure if I'm honoured or hurt by the name..... #StormDesmond
What about #StormAuntyNancy ??
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) December 4, 2015

Source: Des Cahill/Twitter

5. Not that many people are impressed with the name

Honestly, they are so bad at naming these storms they should just hold competitions to name the next one #StormDesmond
— Sarbear (@sarah_D_13) December 4, 2015

Source: Sarbear/Twitter

6. At all

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7. It does have a certain familiarity to it

#StormDesmond sounds like a romance novelist.
— Hello, This is Ivan (@hellothisisivan) December 4, 2015

Source: Ivan Kirby/Twitter

8. This pooch wasn’t too happy at being put to work

Some people are not very happy about helping do farm work as the winds are howling like a Banshee #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/m4RYQz62hs
— Zwartbles Ireland • Suzanna Crampton (@ZwartblesIE) December 4, 2015

Source: Zwartbles Ireland/Twitter

9. And this tweet represents everyone this Friday night

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10. We have ascertained where it started though

How it all began! #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/2XY7TIPsXF
— ED SMITH (@EdSmithington) December 4, 2015

Source: Ed Smith/Twitter

11. Praying for those travelling head first into it – like a scene from an epic battle

I'm in a bus just about to drive from Limerick to Kerry; directly into #StormDesmond.... #PrayForSeán #StormIsBae ❤☁ pic.twitter.com/ZaXunNFAGX
— Seán Lynch (@SeanLynch96) December 4, 2015

Source: Seán Lynch/Twitter

12. All we can do is hope to be out of it

Most of us at the mo😁 #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/O8aIsPq4kx
— Deric (@deric_tv) December 4, 2015

Source: Deric Ó h'Artagáin/Twitter

13. Some have seen the practical benefits, though

I'm fairly confident that, with a vertical leap, I could glide to Cork in time for my morning shift #StormDesmond #Des
— Gavan Casey (@GavanCasey) December 4, 2015

Source: Gavan Casey/Twitter

14. And others are using it as a rather genius excuse

I can't believe how strong the winds are tonight. I just nipped out to get my wife some milk and I've been blown into the pub#StormDesmond
— Ryan Swain (@ryanpaulswain) December 4, 2015

Source: Ryan Swain/Twitter

15. Just take the roads in at this stage

Anyone down Salthill way be carful #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/XAYYDZDzCV
— John Singleton (@johnsingle10) December 4, 2015

Source: John Singleton/Twitter

Stay safe everyone <3

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15 gas tweets that sum up Ireland during Storm Desmond