Met ireann has issued a status orange wind warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo as strong gale force winds hit gusts of 120km/h overnight. Photograph: Eric Luke / The Irish Times

Many commuters experienced major delays this morning with rail and road users affected by the high winds caused by the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo which struck Ireland overnight.

Winds of 115km/h were experienced in Donegal earlier this morning while north Connact and Leinster are also experiencing extremely windy conditions with gusts of 90km/h to 110km/h.

Motorists are being warned that there is debris on many routes and drivers of high-sided vehicles have been urged to take extra care on exposed stretches of road. Motorists are advised to excercise caution with fallen trees and other debris reported on some roads while there have also been reports of wheelie bins being blown onto roads causing hazards.

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Rail users are continuing to face delays although services have now resumed between Malahide and Clongriffin after Iarnrd Eireann workers cleared a tree which had fallen onto the overhead power lines at Portmarnock.

A number of flights between Dublin and London and four ferry sailings have been cancelled today.

Aer Lingus cancelled four flights to and from Heathrow after the London airport requested all airlines to reduce their flight schedules by 10 per cent. A spokeswoman said affected passengers were informed of the cancellations yesterday and have been accommodated on alternative flights.

The ferry operator has also cancelled the 2.30pm Dublin Swift sailing between Dublin to Holyhead and also the 5.15pm Holyhead to Dublin swift sailing. A number of other sailings are subject to delays.

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Commuters affected as high winds hit rail and roads