2,700 homes remain without power in the wake of Storm Floris

Michael Bolton

2,700 homes, farms, and businesses remain without power on Monday evening following Storm Floris.

Crews will continue to work late into the evening, with the hope of restoring supply to most customers by Monday night.

The ESB has warned the public that if they come across any fallen wires or damaged network equipment, they should report it and not touch it, as it is live and dangerous.

Storm Floris made landfall overnight, bringing damaging gusts and localised flooding to some parts.

ESB crews are working to restore electricity faults, with Galway, Clare, Mayo and Donegal among the worst-affected counties.

Dublin Airport said flight operations were continuing as normal but Emerald Airlines had cancelled six flights on Monday.

A spokesperson for ESB Networks said: “Yellow level winds associated with Storm Floris have led to a number of power outages across the country this morning, predominantly in the North West region.

“The impact on the electricity network has been modest and in line with previous such wind warnings.

“As of 10.30am, approximately 10,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country are without power.

“ESB Networks crews are mobilised in impacted areas and responding to power outages where safe to do so.

“Real-time information on power outages and restoration times is available on www.PowerCheck.ie.

“We apologise to all homes, farms and businesses impacted for the inconvenience caused.”

Additional reporting from PA.