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12/10/2018
Homes And Businesses Without Power As Storm Callum Hits Ireland
Thousands of homes and businesses have been left without power after Storm Callum hit Ireland overnight.
A status Orange warning for wind has been issued for Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo remains in place until 5pm, however warnings have been lifted for the rest of the country.
Energy firm ESB Networks said: "We expect that the vast majority of the 10,000 customers without power at present will have their supply restored by tonight. ESB Networks apologises for any inconvenience caused."
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A status Orange warning for wind has been issued for Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo remains in place until 5pm, however warnings have been lifted for the rest of the country.
Energy firm ESB Networks said: "We expect that the vast majority of the 10,000 customers without power at present will have their supply restored by tonight. ESB Networks apologises for any inconvenience caused."
(CD/CM)
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Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
