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24/02/2015
Thousands Left Without Power
Around 3,000 homes and businesses are without power following a night of extreme weather.
Strong winds battered many parts of the country, with the southwest, west and northwest hit worst.
Engineers are working to reconnect power but are understood to be hampered by the ongoing weather conditions.
(MH/CD)
Strong winds battered many parts of the country, with the southwest, west and northwest hit worst.
Engineers are working to reconnect power but are understood to be hampered by the ongoing weather conditions.
(MH/CD)
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03 January 2012
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09 August 2019
ESB Crews Continuing To Deal With Faults
ESB Networks are continuing to work on repairing and restoring electricity networks damaged by bad weather overnight. According to ESB the number of customers without power has been reduced from some 10,000 to around 4,000 and crews are continuing to deal with faults.
ESB Crews Continuing To Deal With Faults
ESB Networks are continuing to work on repairing and restoring electricity networks damaged by bad weather overnight. According to ESB the number of customers without power has been reduced from some 10,000 to around 4,000 and crews are continuing to deal with faults.
12 September 2011
Over 13,000 Without Electricity
So far around 13,000 people have been left without power as strong winds sweep across the country. The tail end of Hurricane Katia’s destruction has left Cavan, Longford, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal the worst hit by power outages. 2,000 customers in Dublin are also without power due to a failure in Coolmine.
Over 13,000 Without Electricity
So far around 13,000 people have been left without power as strong winds sweep across the country. The tail end of Hurricane Katia’s destruction has left Cavan, Longford, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal the worst hit by power outages. 2,000 customers in Dublin are also without power due to a failure in Coolmine.
13 February 2014
€70m Announced For Storm Damage
The Government has announced €70 million will be made available for a programme of repair and remediation works. This will enable local authorities in the areas worst affected by the storms, including the most recent flooding, to help affected communities by restoring roads, coastal protection and other infrastructure and amenities.
€70m Announced For Storm Damage
The Government has announced €70 million will be made available for a programme of repair and remediation works. This will enable local authorities in the areas worst affected by the storms, including the most recent flooding, to help affected communities by restoring roads, coastal protection and other infrastructure and amenities.
09 April 2010
Consider Nuclear Power, Says Expert
Depletion of oil and gas reserves, concerns about energy security and the environmental threat of greenhouse gases means Ireland must consider nuclear power. That's according to Dr Bertrand Barré, Scientific Advisor to the French energy company, Areva Group.
Consider Nuclear Power, Says Expert
Depletion of oil and gas reserves, concerns about energy security and the environmental threat of greenhouse gases means Ireland must consider nuclear power. That's according to Dr Bertrand Barré, Scientific Advisor to the French energy company, Areva Group.
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Ireland WeatherToday:After a cold start it will be dry for most of the day with sunny spells. Rain will spread east through this evening. Lighter westerly winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:It will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain, becoming heavier for a time, dying out later tonight. A cold night with light winds. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
