Storm Éowyn: ESB Mobilizes Crews to Restore Power Amidst Widespread Damage

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Storm Éowyn: ESB Mobilizes Crews to Restore Power Amidst Widespread Damage
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Ireland is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, which has left thousands without power. The ESB has mobilized all available resources, including international support, to restore electricity supply. Some customers may experience temporary power outages as crews work to reconnect neighbors. Pockets of customers, particularly in Roscommon, North Galway, Mayo, and South Leitrim, are expected to remain without power overnight. The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) is coordinating efforts to restore water, telecommunications, and other services.

It said all available crews and resources, partner contractors and international support are being mobilised to restore power to all customers as soon as possible.Fine Gael senator Martin Conway resigns from parliamentary party after being arrested while intoxicated‘I’m a happier, less stressed person’: Differing opinions on remote-working changes for civil servants

Technicians from counterparts in Austria, Finland, UK, Germany and Norway remain on the ground in the worst impacted areas. The National Emergency Co-ordination Group , which met on Sunday, said efforts are continuing to restore water, telecommunications and other services following Storm Éowyn. , while the Marine Institute has confirmed that “extraordinary” conditions saw wave of up to 20 metres in height, “almost the length of a tennis court”.“If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity networks, never, ever touch or approach these as they are live and extremely dangerous,” it said, in a statement.

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