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Irish Defence Forces assist in power restoration efforts for over 720k Irish homes

The Defence Forces have stepped in to assist ESB Networks using helicopters to aid in the efforts to restore power to 725,000 Irish homes in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. In his new position as Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and ...

25 Jan 2025 at 11:32

National News

LIVE: Uisce Éireann crews working across the country to restore water supplies

Approximately 120,000 people across the country have no water following Storm Éowyn. An additional 150,000 people are now being supplied by schemes where generators have been deployed by Uisce Éireann crews. Supplies for a further 275,000 people ...

25 Jan 2025 at 13:53

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Hurricane winds cause power cuts throughout Mayo

Gusts of up to over 100 kmh saw waves engulf Roonagh Pier on Monday morning, leaving islanders on Clare Island marooned.?Pic: Paul Mealey Hurricane winds cause severe power cuts in 14,000 Mayo homes Deirdre Gavin This weekend saw winds of up to ...

24 May 2011 at 08:45

The Cast Stone

OPINION: Storms, sympathy and collective amnesia

THE esteemed leader of our nation could learn a lot from Taylor Swift. In recent days Mícheál Martin has been popping up in different parts of the country enjoying picture opportunities and doling out his version of sincerity. Sadly, while the ...

06 Feb 2025 at 12:30

National News

100,000 homes could be left without power for two weeks as a result of Storm Éowyn

As of 12 noon, January 26, ESB Networks has restored supply to 438,000 homes, farms and businesses. It is understood that 330,000 customers remain without supply, down from a peak of 768,000 on early Friday morning following the unprecedented ...

26 Jan 2025 at 13:52

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ESB infrastructure in Mayo not fit for purpose claims councillor

The ESB has to be taken back into full state ownership according to a Mayo councillor who claimed that deregulation has resulted in a lack of investment in infrastructure in rural areas. With the aftermath of Storm Éowyn placing a spotlight ...

09 Feb 2025 at 19:00

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Mayo councillor demands felling of trees near ESB lines

A MAYO councillor has called for all trees within 20 metres of electricity and telecom lines to be cut down to prevent prolonged power shortages after storms. Up to 40,000 customers in Mayo remain without electricity following Storm Eowyn ...

28 Jan 2025 at 08:00

National News

Thousands of homes remain without power as ESB issues Storm Kathleen update

Over 30,000 homes were without power across several counties just before lunchtime on Saturday. ESB confirmed that Orange and Yellow level winds associated with Storm Kathleen have led to a number of power outages across the country ...

06 Apr 2024 at 13:23

National News

EirGrid predicts threat of power cuts less likely this winter than last

The risk of power cuts this winter is less than last year, according to the national power grid's operator EirGrid. However, EirGrid said there is a still a "reasonable probability" that supply will not meet demand, but it hopes to ...

16 Oct 2023 at 11:50

National News

Some homes facing overnight power cuts in wake of Storm Debi as thousands affected

A total of 80,000 homes and business premises were without power at 10.30 am on Monday morning, with some facing a possibility of no power overnight after Storm Debi. Storm force winds associated with Storm Debi has caused ...

13 Nov 2023 at 11:34

National News

Storm Agnes leaves thousands of homes without power as Gas Networks Ireland issues safety advice

Thousands of homes around the country are without electricity due to a number of power cuts associated with Storm Agnes. The power-outages are mainly concentrated in Kerry, Cork and south Tipperary. At present, a few ...

27 Sept 2023 at 13:35

National News

Bird strike confirmed as reason thousands of Irish homes had power cut on Christmas Day

A bird strike was the reason thousands of homes in Offaly were left without power on Christmas day, the ESB has confirmed. An ESB spokesperson confirmed that the significant power outage which affected approximately ...

05 Jan 2024 at 08:43

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