Brendan O’Carroll has revealed that he was trapped in Florida during the devastating Hurricane Irma.
The Mrs Brown’s Boys creator, who moved to Orlando in 2012, admitted that he was “terrified” during the hurricane, which claimed the lives of at least 31 people across three states.
Speaking to the Irish Sun, Brendan said, “I’ve had many a stormy night in Finglas with high winds and the rain hopping off the windows. But Irma battered us for nearly 15 hours.
“At one point it got so bad I went looking for my red shoes to join Dorothy in Oz.”
“My family wanted us to leave but we initially thought the hurricane was going up the east coast about 100 miles from us.
“But by the time it changed course to the west and inland, all the airports were closed.
“Roads going north had a 50-mile gridlock so the only thing to do was sit tight and hope for the best.
“The best description was like hearing a huge train coming at your house, it’s getting closer and closer and louder, and by the time it reaches the house, the roar is so loud that’s it’s now a 747 jet,” he explained.
Thankfully, Brendan also revealed that his house wasn’t badly damaged.
“We feel blessed. Damage-wise, the garden is cleared of trees and plants, but otherwise no significant damage other than a few roof tiles lost.”
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