By Kim O'Leary
As Storm Emma quickly approaches with Co Kildare residents being warned to stay indoors from 4pm this evening until at least midday on Friday follow a Status Red alert issued by Met Eireann, for a couple of people it was a last-minute dash to the local shops to pick up essential supplies including bread, milk....and whiskey and Guinness, of course.
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Meanwhile, the Athgarvan to Two Mile House road at the M7 flyover was deserted with very few cars out and about as people heeded the warnings from Met Eireann to avoid travelling by car unless in emergencies.
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