Storm Ashley brings power cuts, fallen trees and cancelled flights as 60mph winds batter Northern Ireland

Storm Ashley led to cancelled sporting matches, delayed flights and caused widespread traffic disruption.Winds of up to 70mph were expected until midnight, but improving conditions forecast for this morning should help things get back to normal quickly.However, Translink has warned of potential delays to rail travel on Monday morning, and there are still expected to be widespread showers and some strong winds later.On Sunday morning, the Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning for wind which covered the entirety of Northern Ireland as well as most of the rest of the UK.The weather service said strong gales posed a risk to life, while the public was warned only to travel if absolutely necessary, with the weather warning later upgraded to amber — the second highest level — affecting counties Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone and northern parts of Antrim until 8pm.Winds of up to 81mph were recorded in Killowen, Co Down.Some passengers are currently on board planes at Belfast…