Iconic County Roscommon windmill suffers significant storm damage
The Elphin windmill's sails were completely torn off by the storm as seen in the photo on the right.
The iconic windmill in Elphin has suffered significant storm damage.
It’s timber sails were completely ripped off during the peak of Storm Éowyn.
The 300-year-old windmill had been fully restored to its former glory, and proved a popular visitor attraction in Elphin.
It was officially opened in 1996 by Hollywood star, Gabriel Byrne, whose mother Eileen hailed from Elphin.
