As of 5:15 pm, approximately 5,000 homes, farms, and businesses in Ireland remain without electricity due to Storm Boelo. The ESB has deployed crews, including teams from other regions, to restore power as soon as possible. Repair efforts are expected to continue through the night.
The storm, which hit Ireland on a Bank Holiday, brought strong winds and heavy rain, prompting Met Éireann to issue Status Yellow weather warnings for 15 counties. The warnings highlight the potential for further disruption, with more wet and windy weather forecast.
Storm Boelo is the third named storm to affect Ireland in five days. Previous storms have caused significant damage, including power outages and infrastructure disruptions. This latest storm has intensified the ongoing recovery efforts, with many areas still in the process of restoring normal services. The situation has raised concerns among local authorities and residents, who are preparing for potential further impacts.
The ESB has emphasized the challenges of restoring power across such a wide area, particularly in the northwest where the majority of affected properties are located. While progress is being made, full restoration is expected to take several days. The storm has also disrupted travel and daily activities, with many businesses and households forced to adapt to the ongoing conditions.
