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Storm Isha: Crews work to restore electricity following overnight winds

Around 235,000 homes, businesses and farms are still without power this morning
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

06.37 22 Jan 2024


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Storm Isha: Crews work to rest...

Storm Isha: Crews work to restore electricity following overnight winds

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

06.37 22 Jan 2024


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Storm Isha has left a trail of destruction after battering the country overnight.

There have been fallen trees in many counties, with power outages and powerlines down along with spot flooding.

Around 235,000 homes, businesses and farms are still without power this morning.

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The worst-impacted counties include Mayo, Galway, Roscommon and Kerry.

ESB Network crews will mobilise again at first light to assess the damage and restore electricity supply.

The utility has said reconnections will likely be a "multi-day restoration".

People are being reminded to stay safe and stay clear of fallen electricity wires. Any damage can be reported by calling 1800-372-999.

Status Yellow wind warnings remain in place for Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo until 7pm.

Red and Orange warnings issued for a number of counties yesterday are now over.

A Yellow wind warning is also still in effect for Northern Ireland.

Air travel

Dublin Airport is advising passengers to check directly with their airline regarding the status of their flight this morning.

Almost 150 flights - 75 incoming and 73 departing - were cancelled yesterday and 35 flights were diverted to other airports because of strong winds.

While the airport is operational today, there may be changes to some flight schedules.

DAA Media Relations Manager Graeme McQueen said additional car park charges as a result of the storm will be waived.

"Passengers seeking to re-book cancelled flights are encouraged to do this online to avoid unnecessary queuing at airline desks in the terminals which will be extra busy," he said.

"Our advice to passengers flying on Monday remains to arrive at their terminal two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight.

"For any of our car park customers delayed coming back into Dublin Airport due to Storm Isha, we will be happy to waive any additional fees they may have incurred as a result.

"Impacted passengers should speak with a member of staff on the ground or use the intercom facility at the pay stations before exiting the car park advising them of their flight details," he added.

At Cork Airport, 10 flights were cancelled and six inbound flights diverted. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest information.

Bus and rail

Dublin Bus said that due to a fallen tree on Garters Lane in Saggart, Route 69 will be unable to serve Saggart until further notice.

All other Dublin Bus services are operating as normal.

Luas passengers are being advised to allow extra time to travel with all services operating normally.

Bus Éireann said a number of services were cancelled including the 00:39 service from Kells to Dublin, and the return service at 2:30am.

The 1am X30 Expressway service from Donegal to Dublin was cancelled, while Route 32 only operated from Monaghan at 3:22am to Dublin.

A number of Expressway services were also cancelled in the west.

Irish Rail said it expects services to operate on all routes today after fallen trees caused delays on Westport, Cork and Kerry routes.

Main image: Fingal County Council workers clear a tree which fell during Storm Isha at the Pavilions Roundabout/Malahide Road in Dublin, 21-1-24. Image: @Fingalcoco/X

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