News - Storm Eowyn
Thousands face into their sixth day without power in the Shannonside region
Meanwhile, An Post says a number of local post offices are back open following Storm Éowyn.
Jan 29, 2025 09:18
LISTEN: Taoiseach visits Co. Roscommon following Storm Éowyn
The Taoiseach spoke to the Media at one of the emergency hubs in Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon earlier.
Jan 28, 2025 18:10
Leitrim councillor slams Uisce Éireann's alternative drinking water supplies
The utility said a small amount of sediment had entered its tanker and apologised to customers.
Jan 28, 2025 15:52
Roscommon people describe frustrations with power loss to Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheal Martin is visiting emergency community hubs around County Roscommon.
Jan 28, 2025 15:34
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
Taoiseach to visit storm-affected communities in Roscommon today
Micháel Martin will meet with local authority staff and members of the fire service in Ballaghaderreen as part of the visit.
Jan 28, 2025 07:57
Local businesswoman says storm has heaped further financial pressure on hospitality sector
Lauren Fleming, who runs Nana Anne's Café in Knockcroghery, says she was forced to close over the weekend due to a loss of power.
Jan 27, 2025 18:59
Local MEP critical of Government's delay in requesting help from Europe after storm
The EU Commissioner for crisis management told MEP Ciaran Mullooly her department was not contacted by the Irish Government until Saturday.
Jan 27, 2025 17:19
Emergency response hubs being set up across the region
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group says these hubs are assisting people with their basic needs, including water, hot food, phone charging and access to shower facilities.
Jan 27, 2025 16:38
Roscommon pub and shop closed for four days due to power outage
Coffey's Pub and Shop in Lecarrow was without electricity since the storm hit on Friday morning.
Jan 27, 2025 15:01
Roscommon man describes incident which saw his home severely damaged
Michael Connaughton described the devastating damage done to the roof of his home on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning.
Jan 27, 2025 13:33
Over 20,000 remain without power across the region this lunchtime
The ESB says it's likely some people will remain without electricity until next week:
Jan 27, 2025 13:18
Local Minister says Government doing all it can to restore power across region
Longford-Westmeath Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke paid tribute to ESB crews and local authority staff for their efforts following Storm Éowyn.
Jan 27, 2025 13:13
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 09:49Shannonside Newsletter
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