News - Storm Eowyn
Sinn Féin: ESB customers must not pay for storm damage
The company initially said this week that its users would have to shoulder extra costs - but has since said a review of charges won't happen until October 2026.
Feb 9, 2025 08:14
Local TD calls for army to help ESB restoration efforts
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny has labelled the Government's response to the ongoing crisis as 'disastrous'.
Feb 8, 2025 13:20
Longford's Mall almost fully re-opened following storm damage
A number of trees have been down along the track recently however most have now been cleared.
Feb 8, 2025 09:41
Customers won't pay storm repair costs assures ESB
At one stage 768,000 premises were without electricity after the record-breaking winds of Storm Éowyn last month.
Feb 8, 2025 08:26
Significant local restoration overnight but 1,500 still without power
According to ESB Ireland, while the majority of properties will be restored by the weekend, a number of customers may have to wait until early next week.
Feb 7, 2025 08:20
Thousands still remain without power across the region today
The ESB are estimating a restoration time of Sunday evening for some customers.
Feb 6, 2025 08:17
Over 6,000 across the region still without power this afternoon
Meanwhile, The Cabinet has been discussing how to better prepare Ireland for future bad weather, following the fallout from Storm Eowyn.
Feb 5, 2025 13:07
Thousands across the region now almost two weeks without power
The ESB says technicians from Austria, Finland, France, Britain, Germany and Norway are on the ground, helping to restore connections in the worst affected areas.
Feb 5, 2025 08:27
Over 8,000 across the region remain without power this lunchtime
The ESB says "intensive work" is continuing to restore supply to the remaining 25,000 customers across the country still without power.
Feb 4, 2025 13:12
Thousands across the region now 11 days without power
Hundreds are also still waiting for their water, phone coverage and broadband to be restored.
Feb 4, 2025 08:14
Roscommon County Council issues advice for those seeking humanitarian assistance
Roscommon Leader Partnership and many community and sports groups throughout the county are co-operating to assist those who are still without power and water.
Feb 3, 2025 15:16
President of Carrick Chamber of Commerce says cash is still king
It comes as customers around the region struggled to make purchases following Storm Éowyn, with card readers in many shops and businesses temporarily out of action amidst power cuts.
Feb 3, 2025 11:32
Roscommon restaurant offering food for those without power and water
Callers will also be able to charge their phones at the restaurant.
Feb 3, 2025 09:51
LISTEN: Councillor confirms power will be restored to Ballinameen by early next week
The village has been one of the worst affected areas in Co. Roscommon during Storm Éowyn.
Feb 2, 2025 13:29Shannonside Newsletter
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