ESB crews working to restore power to homes in the north west
There are still a large number of homes entering into another day without electricity this morning in the north west. The homes, businesses and farms in parts of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are among 13,000 across the country that are still without power in the aftermath of Storm Barra. …
Clean-up operations underway after Storm Barra
Clean-up operations are ongoing across the north west today as the impact of Storm Barra continues to be felt. In Leitrim : There were a number of trees down over night in North Leitrim Leitrim County Council’s road maintenance crews have cleared trees at N16 in Manorhamilton, around Lurganboy, L-6117…
People advised not to remove fallen trees or approach fallen power lines
Gardaí in Sligo and Leitrim are advising members of the public not to attempt to remove fallen trees or approach fallen wires. Motorists are asked to contact their local Garda Station or County Council if they come across any obstruction or other hazards on their journeys. It’s reported that power…
Boil water notice issued for Glenties-Ardara water supply
A boil water notice has been issues for residents availing of the Glenties-Ardara Water Supply. Irish Water says due to Storm Barra causing water to turn murky or cloudy, the utility cannot guarantee the safety of the supply. People must boil water for drinking or preparing food, brushing teeth and…
Thursday morning before some areas have electricity restored
It could be in the early hours of Thursday morning before some areas across the region have their electricity restored. Over 3,500 homes and businesses are without power this morning after Storm Barra continues to batter the north west. 825 premises are impacted around Bundoran with an estimated time of…
Schools, creches and colleges advised to close across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal today
Schools, creches and third level institutions across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being advised closed today due to Storm Barra. The Minister for Education, Norma Foley announced yesterday evening that primary, secondary and third level institutions in Orange and Red alert areas are advised to closed. Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and…
2,943 premises across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal without power
2,943 homes and businesses across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are without power today following Storm Barra. The ESB have numerous estimates for when power will return to premises today varying from around now until 5pm depending on the area. With the region entering an orange alert later tonight, Met Eireann…