Fearless Mini driver plows through stormforce waves on Irish seafront (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)

Strong winds and heavy flooding have caused havoc across many parts of the UK and Ireland as Storm Eleanor sweeps in from the Atlantic Ocean, however at least one driver wilfully ignored the watery chaos around them.

Footage and photos shared on Twitter show parts of the west and southwest of Ireland hit by severe flooding. This Mini motorist was filmed braving floodwaters on a coastal road outside Galway city.

Meanwhile, Ireland West Airport recorded gusts of 97 miles per hour. Dublin Airport have reported delays to flights due to the storm while Irish police have advised drivers to be cautious following reports of debris on roads.

Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted that Lansdowne Road, the site of Ireland’s Aviva Stadium, has been closed due to an issue with a crane caused by the storm. Firefighters and police are on the scene.

The Met Office in the UK has warned there is a chance of beach material being thrown across seafronts and roads along west-facing coasts.