ESB Networks Update: 12,000 customers without power
ESB Networks Update: 12,000 customers without power, down from a peak of 235,000 customers post-Storm Isha
• All available ESB Networks and contractor resources deployed, with additional crews arriving from the UK this evening
• ESB Networks thank customers still without power for their patience. The easiest and most direct way for customers to get updates on estimated restoration times is via www.PowerCheck.ie and www.ESBNetworks.ie
• Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires. Report any damage to the network by calling 1800 372 999
Issued: 5.15pm, Wednesday 24 January 2024
Following the effects of storms Isha and Jocelyn, 12,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power this evening.
With a peak of more than 235,000 customers without electricity on Monday morning, ESB Networks teams have also been restoring power to additional customers who lost power yesterday as a result of Storm Jocelyn.
The areas most affected are predominantly in counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, Cavan and Longford.
With significant progress made over the last 48 hours in the restoration effort, ESB Networks crews are working through faults on the low voltage network that have primarily affected single homes and small clusters of customers.
All available ESB Networks resources are deployed, including crews and partner contractors who have travelled from less affected areas of the country to assist in the restoration effort. For instance, crews from Cork are now deployed in Donegal assisting local colleagues there.
More than 50 skilled personnel from UK counterparts in National Grid Electricity Distribution and UK Power Networks will arrive in Ireland this evening and be deployed in the worst affected areas from tomorrow morning.
It is important that customers who use electrically powered medical devices contact their healthcare professional to make alternative arrangements if necessary.
“We again apologise for the disruption to family and commercial life this causes, and thank customers across the country, especially those who will be without power again overnight, for their patience as our crews work to safely restore power,” said a spokesperson for ESB Networks.
Real-time status on power restoration is being updated regularly and is available on www.PowerCheck.ie and www.ESBNetworks.ie.
Public Safety Message
If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they may be LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.