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wind warnings
Power largely restored as Storm Kathleen passes over Ireland
A Status Yellow wind warning remains in place for Donegal, Mayo and West Galway.
LAST UPDATE | 7 Apr 2024
ELECTRICITY HAS BEEN restored to the vast majority of customers affected by power outages yesterday, but a few hundred premises are still experiencing power outages today.
A number of wind warnings were in place yesterday as Storm Kathleen passed over Ireland. A Status Yellow wind warning will remain in place for Donegal, Mayo and West Galway until 4pm today.
There will be very strong winds today and Met Éireann has warned about difficult travel conditions and possible coastal flooding.
At its peak, 34,000 customers were without electricity yesterday.
Crews from ESB Networks worked to restore power to premises throughout the day with about 2,000 homes, farms and businesses without supply overnight.
Status Yellow - Wind warning for Donegal, Mayo & West Galway
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 7, 2024
Very strong and gusty southerly winds associated with Storm Kathleen.
Valid: 20:00 Saturday 06/04/2024 to 16:00 Sunday 07/04/2024⤵️https://t.co/lvQFgW8DsS pic.twitter.com/pnqZtyCVLK
A spokesperson said ESB crews were mobilised again early today, adding: “That number has come down further. We’re approaching a business-as-usual footing this morning on our network.”
The largest outages yesterday were in Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Laois and Wicklow, but other counties were also affected.
People can view the latest updates on the Power Check website.
Public transport including flights and trains were also affected yesterday. The Doolin Ferry Company in county Clare has cancelled all ferries until Monday.
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