News - storm
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
ESB describe 'disappointment' as tools stolen from multiple repair vans
Incidents have taken place in Mullingar and Athlone according to the ESB.
Feb 6, 2025 12:05
Castlerea Demesne suffers thousands of euros' worth of damage in storm
Castlerea Towns Trust is appealing to people to stay out of the Demesne as many of the paths are covered in fallen trees.
Jan 26, 2025 21:59
Longford Town FC hoping to continue to play at storm-hit stadium
The wall at the back of Bishopsgate Football Stadium on the Strokestown Road collapsed yesterday.
Jan 25, 2025 13:56
Local people urged to check in with vulnerable neighbours before Storm Eowyn
Work places are being urged to plan in advance, schools and creches will close, and emergency services are advising motorists to stay off the road.
Jan 23, 2025 07:47
LISTEN: 'This is a risk-to-life storm...likely to be one of the most powerful in decades'
It will come into effect at varying times on Friday morning, and will remain in place for most counties until midday.
Jan 22, 2025 17:29
Storm Darragh Live Updates - as ESB warns: "Some customers could be without power for a week"
As Storm Darragh passes through the region, we'll collect your weather, roads and power loss details here.
Dec 6, 2024 22:00
Storm Ashley Live Updates
Storm Ashley updates across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon
Oct 19, 2024 18:44
No injuries as bus overturns in heavy snow on Longford Road
Gardaí are urging motorists to continue to drive with extreme caution overnight.
Mar 1, 2024 18:04
3,000 local residences still facing power outages from Storms Isha and Jocelyn
There are approximately 1,200 people without electricity in each of the three Counties.
Jan 24, 2024 14:03
Storm Jocelyn set to complicate local power restoration efforts
People are urged to drive with care, with warnings that trees or power lines already weakened by Storm Isha could be blown down by Jocelyn.
Jan 23, 2024 17:34
Storm Isha aftermath: Power outages, travel delays and school closures
ESB Networks is warning it could be a number of days before power is fully restored to all households.
Jan 22, 2024 08:55
Storm Isha Live Updates
Storm Isha is impacting Mayo, Galway, Roscommon and Kerry the worst according to reports.
Jan 21, 2024 21:02Shannonside Newsletter
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