'Freak tornado’ inflicts extensive damage on Leitrim village

Leitrim village has been closed after what has been described by local media as a “freak tornado” tore through the town.

Local news reports say that the “freak weather event" has caused extensive damage to property and cars.

Images and videos posted to social media depict leaves and debris circulating in swirling winds and show damage to properties on the town’s streets.

A pub and shop in the village have been badly damaged, according ...