Over 110 Homes And Businesses In Midlands Still Without Power Following Storm Darragh

ESB crews say restoration is slow due to the spread of the damage.

Over 120 homes and businesses in the Midlands are still without power following Storm Darragh.

The vast majority of those homes suffered faults due to strong wind on Friday night and Saturday morning.

69 homes in Offaly are waiting for power to be restored with 49 homes in Westmeath also affected.

ESB crews are continuing to work to restore electricity but say restoration has been made difficult due to the geographical spread of the damage.

Mark Madigan, Engagement Manager with ESB Networks, says there has not been such damage to lines, since Storm Ophelia in 2017:

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