The past few days have been stressful ones as Atlantic storms battered Ireland.
We've been checking weather forecasts and tide timetables, following the latest reports on Twitter and Facebook (good to see social media having a real purpose), and last but not least, looking out the windows to make sure the sea isn't approaching.
Thankfully the tides are receding so, fingers crossed, we've escaped without any damage this time, although it highlights the need for the government to make money available for coastal protection for vulnerable communities.