Large number of homes and premises still without power
There are still 550 local homes and businesses without power this morning as a result of damage caused by recent storms. The areas impacted included Aghagad in Sligo, Ballyshannon, Donegal Town, and Glenties in County Donegal. While the Arigna area that takes in part of Sligo, Leitrim and…
Sligo councillor says that the elderly must be protected from power cuts
A Sligo Councillor is calling on energy providers to ensure that the most vulnerable in society are protected in the likelihood of power cuts taking place due to lack of electricity in the coming weeks and months. The Tánaiste is warning that “amber energy alerts” may be issued in…
Commuters warned to to take care on regions roads
Met Éireann says there are hazardous conditions nationally, with a status yellow ice warning now in place. It will run until midday, with black ice possible, as well as freezing rain. The Road Safety Authority is advising motorists to slow down. There are no reports of any…
Sligo Traveller Support Group express disappointment regarding electricity issues
Sligo Traveller Support Group have expressed their disappointment as it has been revealed that families living on halting sites will not receive full credit for electricity this winter. In a scheme launched a number of months ago, families in Ireland can receive full credit for their electricity through their…
146 premises without power in Sligo and Donegal
146 premises in Sligo and Donegal have no electricity as several weather warnings are impacting the region today and tomorrow. 101 customers are impacted around Bundoran where power is expected to be restored by 3:30pm this afternoon. 16 homes and businesses around Collooney have no electricity; the ESB aim to…
Almost 1,400 hit by power outage around Collooney, Co Sligo.
Almost 1,400 ESB customers are without power in the Collooney area of County Sligo because of a fault. Power is expected to be restored after 4 o’clock this afternoon.
Proposal that householders be paid to generate electricity
Households in the north west could be in line to receive payments for surplus amounts of electricity they generate and feed into the national grid. The proposal is part of Sinn Fein Bill that’s going through the Oireachtas. The so-called Microgeneration Bill would encourage households and small business to produce…