Nearly two weeks after Storm Éowyn struck Ireland, approximately 25,000 premises remain without electricity, with some potentially facing power outages until the weekend. This continues to affect communities following a peak outage that left 768,000 customers in the dark on January 24th.

ESB Networks Regional Manager Siobhan Wynne has identified Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, and Leitrim as the worst-affected areas, with significant impacts also reported in Cavan, Longford, Sligo, Monaghan, and Donegal. The recovery effort has mobilized around 3,000 workers, including ESB’s own crews and international support teams.
According to The Journal, in an unprecedented response, skilled technicians from multiple European countries including Austria, Finland, France, Britain, Germany, Netherlands, and Norway have joined the restoration efforts. The international response was particularly crucial as severe storm damage in Scotland had reduced the usual pool of available technicians from Britain.
While ESB expects to restore power to the majority of affected premises “over the next couple of days,” some customers may have to wait until the weekend for service restoration. The company continues to update its Power Check system with the latest restoration timeframes.
To support affected communities, over 300 Emergency Response Hubs remain operational across the country, down from a peak of 380. These hubs provide essential services including:
- Water access
- Hot food
- Phone charging facilities
- Broadband access
- Shower facilities
- Clothes washing services
Residents can find their nearest hub through the government’s interactive map at www.gov.ie/stormresponse, where they can access these vital community services during the ongoing power restoration effort.