News - power outages
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.
Aug 5, 2025 13:11
Call for roadside water pumps to be reinstated in Longford
Councillor Monaghan says the pumps would help in situations where electrical outages cause problems with water supply.
Mar 20, 2025 14:07
Leitrim councillor calls on forestry and water officials to attend council meeting
It comes as a number of homes in the Mohill area of the county were still without power today, 20 days on from Storm Éowyn.
Feb 12, 2025 18:04
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 16:32
Mother and young children forced to move into caravan following Storm Éowyn
It's not the first time the single mother has had to endure a blackout, with one affecting her home just before Christmas.
Jan 31, 2025 13:37
Those still without power will be reimbursed for hotel stays, says local TD
Thousands of people are now over a week without power and in some cases water as well.
Jan 31, 2025 09:15
Thousands into their seventh day without power in the Shannonside region
The ESB says it has restored electricity to 660-thousand homes since Storm Éowyn but the west and northwest remains badly affected.
Jan 30, 2025 08:46
ESB tackling 18,000 power outages across the Shannonside Region
Emergency crews from the Netherlands, France, Austria and Finland are due to arrive from today to help the ESB.
Jan 28, 2025 08:30
Longford councillor calls for supports for storm-affected businesses
Peggy Nolan says she's been in touch with her Fine Gael colleague, Deputy Micheál Carrigy, about the issue.
Jan 27, 2025 09:49
20,000 local homes & businesses out of power 4 days on from Storm Eowyn
Power has been restored to a number of water treatment plants in the region, with generators installed at sites that still do not have power.
Jan 27, 2025 08:33
Leitrim meeting to discuss concerns over future power and water outages
Heavy winds are expected to result in more outages towards the end of the week.
Jan 21, 2025 07:27
Leitrim Cathaoirleach calls for action over storm-related power outages
He has called on Leitrim County Council to contact all forestry owners following Storm Darragh.
Jan 13, 2025 18:06
Rooskey residents express anger over power blackouts at public meeting
Those in attendance said they had been left without electricity for a number of days due to fallen forestry.
Apr 12, 2024 13:32
Status Red wind warning may be issued for Storm Eunice
Storm Eunice is still forming off the Irish coast and it wont become clear until later how much snow is likely to fall, or how strong the winds are likely to be
Feb 17, 2022 09:49Shannonside Newsletter
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