News - Storm Eowyn

Local TD takes aim at Government and ESB over storm fallout
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane was responding to recent comments made by ESB CEO Paddy Hayes.
Feb 11, 2025 16:32
ESB expects to restore power to all areas by this evening
Over 700,000 customers were without power over 2 weeks ago in the immediate aftermath of Storm Éowyn.
Feb 11, 2025 13:39
Public meeting organised by IFO to be held in Carrick on Shannon
The event, which will take place next Tuesday evening in the Landmark Hotel in Carrick on Shannon, is aimed at people who have had their forests damaged by recent storms.
Feb 11, 2025 13:37
Some homes and businesses in the region remain without power today
Most power has been restored however there are still outages being reported in Roscommon and Leitrim.
Feb 10, 2025 13:31
LISTEN: Mary McAleese has lost power supply at her Cootehall home for a month over the past year
The weather events have regularly hit the Cootehall property the former president lives in with her husband, Martin.
Feb 10, 2025 08:10
Gardaí warn of scams following Storm Éowyn
There were reports of bogus tradesmen calling door to door in parts of the region last week.
Feb 9, 2025 11:53
Sinn Féin: ESB customers must not pay for storm damage
The company initially said this week that its users would have to shoulder extra costs - but has since said a review of charges won't happen until October 2026.
Feb 9, 2025 08:14
Local TD calls for army to help ESB restoration efforts
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny has labelled the Government's response to the ongoing crisis as 'disastrous'.
Feb 8, 2025 13:20
Longford's Mall almost fully re-opened following storm damage
A number of trees have been down along the track recently however most have now been cleared.
Feb 8, 2025 09:41
Customers won't pay storm repair costs assures ESB
At one stage 768,000 premises were without electricity after the record-breaking winds of Storm Éowyn last month.
Feb 8, 2025 08:26Shannonside Newsletter
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