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Castlerea Cllr says town is like a 'warzone' following recent storm

Jan 28, 2025 18:13 By Shannonside News
Castlerea Cllr says town is like a 'warzone' following recent storm
Photograph of Taoiseach Micheál Martin visiting community groups, first responders and others affected by the storm in Castlerea, Ballaghaderreen & Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. Photograph: Government Information Service
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Fianna Fáil councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice said fallen trees have led to widespread power outages in the area since Friday.

A local councillor has said a west Roscommon town is like a 'warzone' due to damage caused by Storm Éowyn. Fianna Fáil councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice said fallen trees have led to widespread power outages in the area since Friday.

He says ESB crews and Roscommon County Council staff have been working 'day and night' to restore electricity. Speaking to Shannonside News, he said some residents could be waiting up to a week for full restoration:

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