News - ESB
Gardaí not suspecting electrocution following death of man in Elphin area yesterday
Gardaí received reports yesterday of a man in the Mantua area who was allegedly cutting a hedge and snipped a cable.
May 9, 2026 13:18
Longford health facility gets green light from planners
The application was approved by Longford county planners this week, subject to 11 conditions.
Apr 30, 2026 07:14
Hopes start-up project could lead to job creation at former power station site
That's according to a local MEP ahead of a meeting with ESB Chief Executive Paddy Hayes this week.
Apr 21, 2026 16:59
Over 500 homes across region still without power this morning
Storm Dave caused over 2,000 outages locally yesterday evening, with most of these restored this morning.
Apr 5, 2026 08:42
Leitrim Councillors to quiz ESB on storm readiness
In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, there were mass power outages across the county, with many left without electricity for weeks.
Jan 26, 2026 08:20
Leitrim councillors to grill ESB over storm damage
Thousands of homes, farms and businesses were left without power for over three weeks following Storm Éowyn, while fallen trees impacted power lines across the county, making a number of regional and local routes impossible.
Jan 23, 2026 13:34
Almost 140 without power in Co. Leitrim this morning following Storm Bram
The ESB hopes to restore power there by 12pm tomorrow.
Dec 10, 2025 07:23
Roscommon Cllr calls for report from ESB on response since Storm Éowyn
Sinn Féin Councillor Leah Cull is bringing forward a motion to next weeks Roscommon County Council meeting, asking the local authority to write to the ESB.
Nov 21, 2025 13:35
Senator Calls for Stronger Grid Resilience in West’s Forestry Corridors
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad this week on a discussion regarding a bill which would see further funding for the ESB.
Nov 14, 2025 13:06
Large power outage reported in Co. Longford this afternoon
The outage was reported at around 1.30pm with the ESB hoping to restore power by 5pm this evening.
Nov 5, 2025 15:38
OPW and ESB respond to local anger over Shannon flooding
The ESB says around 70 millimeters of water was recorded across Lough Ree earlier this month.
Oct 14, 2025 13:18
Large power outage in Co. Roscommon this evening
According to the ESB's powercheck.ie, 467 customers in the Tulsk area are affected by the outage.
Oct 8, 2025 17:59
Forestry still causing widespread power outages in Roscommon, says local TD
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane says homes, businesses and farms are still without power following Storm Amy.
Oct 7, 2025 17:54
Nearly 400 local customers still without power - three days after storm strikes
There are also outages in Lanesboro, Mohill, Cloone, Ballinamore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Frenchpark and Arigna.
Oct 6, 2025 09:12Shannonside Newsletter
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