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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
ESB says it's likely some customers will be without power until next week
The ESB are drafting in crews from the UK to help restore power to the almost quarter of a million homes and businesses still without electricity across the country.
Jan 27, 2025 11:52
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
Water update for the Shannonside Region
Urban areas are expected to see their water supply return fully by this evening.
Jan 27, 2025 09:17
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
Local TD wants two-week Dáil break scrapped to deal with storm fallout
A government was formed last week, but the Dáil isn't due to sit again until Wednesday week.
Jan 27, 2025 08:21
Investigation underway into death of newborn baby girl in Longford
Gardaí say the State pathologist will conduct a post-mortem and the results will determine the course of the investigation.
Jan 27, 2025 07:56
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
Boil water notices issued for Castlerea and Boyle after storm damage
The notices are due to disinfection problems, caused by power cuts at the two plants and reservoirs.
Jan 26, 2025 18:56
House gutted in large fire in Longford town
No one was injured but significant damage was caused to the three-bedroom house.
Jan 26, 2025 15:36
Longford Fine Gael councillor slams ESB for "unacceptable" delays in restoring power
Councillor Nolan says the ESB should underground cables from now on - to ensure this isn't repeated.
Jan 26, 2025 15:14
Storm Eowyn damages historic 300-year-old windmill in Elphin
The sails were torn off the 300-year-old structure.
Jan 26, 2025 14:53
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