These are the shocking scenes as boats were left destroyed in Howth and Bray Harbour on Tuesday and Wednesday in the lead up to Storm Lorenzo.
The boats broke free from their moorings during the severe weather conditions with up to eight damaged or destroyed in total.
Brian McDonnell was on hand to capture photos of the wrecked vessels as their distraught owners got to grips with the destruction caused, Dublin Live reports.
In Bray, the public were also urged to keep their distance from an adult seal and her pup that were sheltering on a beach there.
Powerful waves and strong winds have been battering the east coast and locals were concerned when they spotted the young seal alone on the beach.
The pup's mother has since been spotted returning to the shore to feed her youngster as weather conditions look set to deteriorate.
Gardai have warned people to keep dogs on leads and not approach the pair as seals have been known to abandon their young if they pick up a human scent on their pup.
According to experts, it may take the pup up to three weeks to shed its white fur and then take to the sea with its mother.
Gardai in Wicklow said: "We have been asked that the public be made aware of a seal pup resting on Bray beach, most likely left by his mother until the weather calms down.
"Advice from Seal Rescue Ireland is to stay away and let nature take its course. Keep dogs on leads and do not approach."
Locals erected a cordoning tape on Wednesday night to warn members of the public to stay away.
Local councillor Joe Behan said: "Please be aware that a new born seal pup and its mother are on Bray beach.
"Please do not approach them or allow your dog to go anywhere near the seal pup as its mother will abandon it.
"Do not put the seal pup back in the water as it cannot swim.
"Please share this message. Thank you."
