Storm Eowyn prompts dad to come up with 'genius' idea to protect wheelie bins

As Storm Eowyn wreaks havoc across the UK with fierce winds and red weather warnings in some regions, one quick-thinking Irish dad has been praised for his unique approach to protecting his household wheelie bins.

In a bid to prevent the all-too-familiar sight of bins strewn across streets post-storm, this determined father took matters into his own hands. A social media user from Ireland shared a hilarious image on X yesterday (Thursday, January 23), showing a blue bin, a green bin, and a brown bin securely taped to a wall.

The caption read: "Roaring at my dad taping the bins to the wall". The post quickly captured the attention of the online community on X. The user provided an update early this morning, confirming that the bins had indeed survived the night unscathed: "They've officially survived the night, but it's far from over yet."

They continued to report on the status of their bins compared to their less fortunate neighbour's: "All 3 bins and the wall currently in tact with no damage. Can't say the same for the neighbour's bins. I bet they feel silly now. #StormEowyn."

The tweet, complete with laughing emojis and the hashtag #StormEowyn, has amassed 681,000 views, 10,000 likes, 652 retweets, and nearly 400 comments. The user also added another photo to the thread, showing the bin lids taped down as well, further ensuring their security against the Storm Eowyn's wrath.

X users have praised the dad's ingenuity, with one user commenting: "Smart move, dad." Another highlighted the safety aspect: "Stops them blowing away and hurting someone. Not such a silly Billy is he. Well done dad."

A third person remarked: "Perfectly logical. They'll only fall over if they rock."

Another added their voice to the conversation,