Thousands of Mayo households still waiting for power after Storm Éowyn

Close to 19,000 customers across Mayo are still without power almost six days after Storm Éowyn left a wave of devastation across the county.

ESB Networks confirmed that as of 4.15pm this afternoon approximately 19,000 customers are without power across County Mayo following widespread and extensive damage as a result of Storm Éowyn.

The main areas still affected by the lack of electricity include Swinford, Charlestown, Westport and Ballinrobe.

Mayo was one of the counties most impacted by Storm Éowyn with high winds and falling trees taking down power lines throughout the county leaving thousands without power and in some cases water.

ESB stated that skilled technicians from counterparts in Austria, Finland and Great Britain are now on the ground in the worst impacted areas. Further support is arriving from France this afternoon, this is in addition to crews due to arrive from the Netherlands over the coming days.

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They are supporting local ESB Networks crews and partner contactors in the worst impacted areas who have been bolstered by colleagues from the south and east of the country, as well as skilled retirees.

ESB Networks has published estimated restore times for most of its faults on www.PowerCheck.ie, which are now our most accurate indications based on fault site assessments of when customers can expect to have their power restored. Estimated Restoration Times will continue to be updated as the restoration continues to progress.

Mayo County Council's Emergency Response Hub is currently available to people who are still without power with many GAA clubs and community centres opening their doors to help people in need.