Derry City's game with Cork postponed for 24 hours due to storm warning

Derry City FC's League of Ireland Premier Division fixture against Cork City has been postponed for 24 hours due to a storm warning.

The game was due to kick off tomorrow night but will now take place at Turner's Cross on Tuesday evening.

An amber weather warning for wind has been issued for Northern Ireland with the the tail end of Hurricane Ophelia expected to hit tomorrow, Monday.

The Met Office has issued the warning which is in place on Monday from 3pm to 10pm.

Once the hurricane arrives following its journey across the Atlantic Ocean it is expected to bring winds of up to 70mph.

The whole of Ireland is expected to be affected by the storm with numerous precautions being taken in the South, which is expected to bear the brunt of the storm.