ESB still working to restore power to hundreds in the region
About 400 people throughout South Donegal, Sligo and parts of Leitrim are still without electricity this evening in the aftermath of Storm Doris. But the number without power is coming down as ESB get more homes reconnected. There are still hundreds of people without power and the ESB have confirmed…
Storm update: Businesses forced to close as Storm Doris passes
Businesses are among those still affected in the aftermath of Storm Doris which has left thousands without electricity in the North West region. The Carraroe area of Sligo Town and the Sligo-Roscommon border area around Arigna have been the worst hit by electrical faults. The worst of Storm Doris has…
Worst of Doris passed but retailers and homes hit by electrical faults
Thousands of homes in South and East Sligo remain without power heading into the afternoon following storm Doris last night. Almost two thousand customers are affected in the Roscommon Sligo border area around Arigna. There are also almost 182 people still without power in Tubbercurry while over 80 homes remain…
ESB defends decision to erect fence near Ballyshannon power station
The ESB has been defending its decision to put up a fence along the river Erne in Ballyshannon saying it was built in the interests of public safety. It has been in place for a number of months now but has been the source of some controversy in the town.…
Councillor hits out at planning department over ESB fence in Ballyshannon
A Fine Gael Councillor in Donegal has hit out at the planning department of the Council over ongoing concerns about the a fence along the Erne river in Ballyshannon. Barry O’Neill claims the decision to grant permission was incompetent and there are safety concerns. He told a meeting of the…
Councillor says planning inquiry needed over lack of access to river in Ballyshannon
A Donegal county councillor says there needs to be a planning inquiry into why the ESB has been allowed erect fencing in Ballyshannon against the wishes of local people. Fine Gael Councillor Barry O Neill claims the fencing hinders access to the river in the town and in getting vital…