News - Storm Eowyn
Hopes new forestry minister will address local issues
Michael Healy-Rae's departure announcement yesterday means a fourth minister for forestry will be appointed in six years.
Apr 15, 2026 13:32
Air Dome could be set for April opening
The structure was destroyed as Storm Éowyn swept through the west of the country last year.
Apr 2, 2026 18:29
Storm Éowyn aftermath still impacting Leitrim, Tánaiste told
Simon Harris held a meeting with Fine Gael members of Leitrim County Council and other local authorities last week.
Mar 31, 2026 17:23
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
People in Longford Town look back on Storm Éowyn on one-year anniversary
The devastation from the storm is still being felt today, with Coillte estimating it won't be until 2027 before its clean-up operation is complete.
Jan 24, 2026 14:43
Devastation 'still being felt' on one-year anniversary of Storm Éowyn
Over eight hundred thousand homes were left without power and over one hundred thousand without water.
Jan 24, 2026 08:17
Leitrim facing long recovery from Storm Éowyn devastation
Earlier this week, Coillte confirmed forest clean-up operations will continue until at least mid-2027
Jan 23, 2026 13:23
It could be 2027 before Storm Éowyn clean-up is finished
Among the worst areas was the Shannonside region with some homes, farms and businesses without power for over three weeks.
Jan 22, 2026 14:04
Roscommon council paid back €1.1m in Storm Éowyn costs
Over €1.1 million was spent by the local authority following the freak weather event last January.
Jan 21, 2026 07:25
Additional services on the way for Temperance Hall
The hall suffered structural damage following Storm Éowyn and the roof had to be completely replaced.
Dec 30, 2025 10:32
Roscommon Council hopeful of Storm Éowyn cost recovery
Shane Tiernan says the council are owed over a million euro from the Government.
Dec 20, 2025 11:22
Air Dome set for April opening
Dec 19, 2025 13:09
Calls for back-up to emergency communication supply
Independent Cllr Micheal Frain raised the issue at today’s Roscommon County Council meeting.
Dec 15, 2025 17:19
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 13:35Shannonside Newsletter
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