News - ESB
Over 1,100 homes across region still without power
It follows black-outs caused by Storm Amy, which made landfall on Friday.
Oct 5, 2025 09:15
Boil Water Notices issued for Castlerea and Granard supplies
All customers in the affected areas must boil water before drinking, making ice, preparing food, or brushing teeth.
Oct 4, 2025 13:27
Over 4,000 homes without power across region following Storm Amy
Carrigallen is one of the worst-hit areas, with around 1,306 customers affected, along with 1,294 in Carrick-on-Shannon, 374 in Boyle, 373 in Mohill, and 258 in Arigna.
Oct 4, 2025 10:11
Significant number without power in Boyle
Sep 17, 2025 15:55
Over 3,400 without power across Shannonside Region following Storm Floris
Outages are affecting 1,777 customers in Ballaghaderreen, 822 in Boyle, 818 in Longford, and 64 in Arigna.
Aug 4, 2025 09:34
Planning sought for 72-room hostel in Carrick-on-Shannon
Leitrim county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision by the end of August.
Jul 13, 2025 13:15
Longford is worst in the country for power cuts
Data provided by the Irish Mail on Sunday revealed the area had the highest risk of power cuts last year.
May 12, 2025 11:30
Boaters warned of low-hanging wires at Hartley Bridge
A recent inspection confirmed that damage from Storm Éowyn has caused an ESB poll sag over the water, with the power lines now hanging lower than usual.
Mar 16, 2025 14:21
Leitrim councillor calls on ESB to place strategic plan following storm
Some homes and businesses in the county were left without power for close to 3 weeks after the devastating storm.
Mar 3, 2025 13:30
Vulnerable people must be given generators, claims Kerrane
Sinn Fein's Claire Kerrane says people on the ESB's vulnerable customers' list were left "at sea" during Storm Eowyn.
Feb 27, 2025 13:20
Higher planning authority approves new housing development in Athlone
A Natura Impact Statement was also submitted with the application and has been approved by the higher planning authority.
Feb 27, 2025 12:11
Over 2,500 Shannonside properties without power this afternoon
Areas affected include Newtowngore and Mohill in Co Leitrim; Drumlish, Ardagh and Ballymahon in Co Longford; Athlone; and Mantua, near Elphin, in Co Roscommon.
Feb 20, 2025 14:24
Some homes in Leitrim still without power 20 days after Storm Éowyn
It was reported this morning that the ESB had restored power to all homes and businesses across the region.
Feb 12, 2025 13:39
Local TD takes aim at Government and ESB over storm fallout
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane was responding to recent comments made by ESB CEO Paddy Hayes.
Feb 11, 2025 16:32Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus