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Calls for emergency situation to be declared in Roscommon over power outages

Aug 5, 2025 13:11
By Shannonside News
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Calls for emergency situation to be declared in Roscommon over power outages

Almost 3,500 ESB customers across the Shannonside region lost supply after Storm Floris yesterday.

A local Senator says an emergency situation needs to be declared in West Roscommon following power outages. Almost 3,500 ESB customers across the Shannonside region lost supply after Storm Floris yesterday. 100 homes, farms and businesses in the Ballinlough area are still without electricity this lunchtime. Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill was one of those who lost power - he's called for action to be taken:

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