PICS: Look At How Eerily Quiet The Streets Of Dublin Were Today

It seems that most of the good people of Dublin listened to the advice of authorities today and sought shelter indoors away from the battering winds of ex-hurricane Ophelia.

However, a few people who did brave the streets during the calm before the storm managed to capture some pretty unusual scenes on camera: Dublin's streets free of people in broad daylight.

Now that mightn't seem particularly interesting, but our city without people in it is something you just don't see very often.

That's why there's something just a little bit eerie about these snaps...

Meanwhile in Dublin #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/Hx7vDRcYlz
— Ian Begley (@Beggers_) October 16, 2017

All is quiet in the heart of #Dublin... Eerie at 5pm to see it so deserted! #Ophelia #opheliaIreland pic.twitter.com/sY3OqjgTtl
— Yolanda Zaw (@YolandaZaw) October 16, 2017

Dublin’s south quays. Lunchtime. Not a car in sight as the wind picks up. #ophelia pic.twitter.com/dZC7P9nFLb
— Conor Pope (@conor_pope) October 16, 2017

It's all so quiet ... Dawson street a short time ago. #Ophelia @rtenews pic.twitter.com/41gaNXFFWe
— Martina Fitzgerald (@MartinaFitzg) October 16, 2017

Our fair city looking eerie from the top of Liberty Hall. Feels like a deep breath before the plunge. #StaySafe everyone #HurricaneOphelia pic.twitter.com/M6cKZ0w5St
— Paddy Cole (@PaidiCole) October 16, 2017

Rush hour Waterloo Rd this evening Eerie #ophelia pic.twitter.com/kmCBH4DbCu
— Simon Nugent (@SimonNugent) October 16, 2017

this is Stephen's green right now. eerily quiet. #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/VkqonnfGZc
— Jer Dixon (@JeremyDixonDJ) October 16, 2017

Lunchtime in Dublin City centre when Hurricane #Ophelia comes to town pic.twitter.com/Ls2oyrVMO0
— Dominic Coyle (@ITdominiccoyle) October 16, 2017

Quiet on the streets as Dublin awaits... #Ophelia Ely Place, Merrion Row, Pembroke Street Lower / Fitzwilliam Square pic.twitter.com/o88ETkzg3r
— MKC Communications (@MKCComm) October 16, 2017

O’ Connell Street at 8.35am pic.twitter.com/HHc7dvyeIB
— Eimhear O Dalaigh (@OEimhear) October 16, 2017

Did you see any spooky sights such as these in Dublin today? Let us know in the comments.

Header image: Eimhear O Dalaigh/Twitter