News - Storm Eowyn

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Storm Éowyn resulted severe impact on families, farms and businesses, particularly locally.

Jul 6, 2026 12:50

Thousands of households in Co. Leitrim were left without power for weeks as a result of Storm Eowyn.

Jun 22, 2026 13:17

Michael Healy-Rae's departure announcement yesterday means a fourth minister for forestry will be appointed in six years.

Apr 15, 2026 13:32

The structure was destroyed as Storm Éowyn swept through the west of the country last year.

Apr 2, 2026 18:29

Simon Harris held a meeting with Fine Gael members of Leitrim County Council and other local authorities last week.

Mar 31, 2026 17:23

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

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

Over eight hundred thousand homes were left without power and over one hundred thousand without water.

Jan 24, 2026 08:17

Earlier this week, Coillte confirmed forest clean-up operations will continue until at least mid-2027

Jan 23, 2026 13:23

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

Over €1.1 million was spent by the local authority following the freak weather event last January.

Jan 21, 2026 07:25

The hall suffered structural damage following Storm Éowyn and the roof had to be completely replaced.

Dec 30, 2025 10:32

Shane Tiernan says the council are owed over a million euro from the Government.

Dec 20, 2025 11:22

Dec 19, 2025 13:09

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