Thousands of homes and businesses were left without power as Storm Agnes raged and many are still dealing with outages in the aftermath of the dramatic gale.
ESB Networks said that households impacted by the storm should check their website for current outages and estimated restoration times.
#StormAgnes: Visit https://t.co/cwxXH3X4kM for detailed up-to-date information on current outages & estimated restoration times.
If you see fallen wires or damage to the electricity network, do not approach it, report it on 1800 372 999.#StaySafe #StayClear pic.twitter.com/xjbQ4OZjzx
— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) September 27, 2023
Arklow in Co Wicklow is believed to be amongst the the worst of the affected areas, with some 2,000 customers believed to be have experienced outages.
ESB customers can check updates on outages in their area at powercheck.esbnetworks.ie.
Wind speeds reached just into Met Éireann’s red category of above 80km/h on two occasions during the storm: at Roche’s Point, Co Cork, where mean speeds of 83km/h were recorded, and on Sherkin Island off the southwest coast where they reached 81km/h.
However, ESB Networks described the scale of the outages as “relatively modest”, and said on Wednesday evening that crews were working to ensure power was restored as quickly as possible.
“ESB Networks crews are mobilised and are still working towards restoring power, as quickly and safely as possible, to the vast majority of those affected by this evening,” they said on Wednesday.
“Crews will mobilise again at first light tomorrow morning to restore power to any remaining customers.”
The storm raged throughout much of the yesterday with high winds and persistent heavy rain.
Enjoying a gentle day in West Cork, TG! 🌧️ #StormAgnes #WestCorkWeather pic.twitter.com/68SkpINSCj
— DailyDose (@DDose27191) September 28, 2023
The gusts are very strong and the sea is now extremely high as we approach high tide right now.
Please do not take risks on open coasts this afternoon folks.#StormAgnes #StaySafe #HookLighthouse @CarlowWeather @SouthEastRadio @beat102103 @Wexford_People @wexfordcoco pic.twitter.com/MqLsy35AMC— Hook Lighthouse (@hooklighthouse) September 27, 2023
Storm Agnes giving its best shot in Waterford! pic.twitter.com/IdwQq6VH6n
— Martin Attrill 🦀 (@mjattrill) September 27, 2023
Sunny spells and temperatures of up to 18 degrees are expected today.
A narrow band of rain🌧️ will develop in the west later this morning & will move east across the country, turning heavy at times☔️ with thunder possible⛈️.
Sunny spells & showers🌦️ will follow.
Highs 🌡️of 14 to 18°C with fresh to strong & gusty southerly winds🍃. pic.twitter.com/3dmyozJePc
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 28, 2023