Rural Life
EirGrid, which is responsible for the national electricity grid, has forecast a lower risk of power shortages this winter.
The ESB has confirmed that approximately 200 customers remain impacted by power outages this morning, August 5, 2025, due to Storm Floris.
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the government to take immediate action on removing trees near electricity lines.
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) met again as 7,000 customers remain without power supply two weeks on from Storm Éowyn
Agri Politics
MEP Seán Kelly has called for enhanced investment in Ireland’s electricity grid, warning that the 'system is outdated'
The EU will send 17 generators to Ireland following a request for assistance relating to power outages caused by storm damage in recent days
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) is helping local authorities set up response hubs in areas impacted by power outages
Storm Éowyn brought extensive damage to electricity infrastructure resulting in 768,000 customers losing power supply on January 24
Destruction and power outages caused by Storm Éowyn has demonstrated 'lack of climate resilience' in the electricity grid, according MREF
ESB Networks has warned that some power restoration will take a 'significant number of days' during Storm Eowyn
Elphin Co-Operative Livestock Mart in Co. Roscommon had to cancel its sales this evening due to power outages in the area from Storm Darragh
Storm Ashley has led to power outages impacting on 53,000 homes, farms and businesses this evening, ESB Networks has confirmed.
A few thousand customers, including homes and farm are without electricity supply this morning as snow forms a blanket across the country
The most recent update from the ESB shows that over 155,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power today
Winds associated with Storm Isha have caused damage to the electricity network across the country with more than 170,000 homes affected
Met Éireann has warned that power outages and severe disruption is likely today, as a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning is now in place
ESB Networks are continuing to respond to thousands of power outages today (Wednesday, September 27), as Storm Agnes takes over the country
