GalwayBayFM

ESB restoring power to homes and businesses in the West of Ireland following thunderstorms and lightning strikes

Share this article
ESB restoring power to homes and businesses in the West of Ireland following thunderstorms and lightning strikes

Power has been restored to homes and businesses in Galway following yesterday's orange-level thunderstorm.

Advertisement

ESB crews responded to a number of lightning-related power outages which impacted areas including Salthill, Glenamaddy, Dunmore and Leenane.

Currently, there are power outages in Tuam, Screeb, Kilcolgan and Creagh outside Ballinasloe and these are expected to be restored later this morning or early afternoon.

Advertisement

Meanwhile, in Galway City, the traffic lights are out at Briarhill following a power outage and caution is advised when approaching the lights from all directions.

Thousands of homes and businesses are without power in the midlands this morning - after lightning strikes caused further damage to ESB Networks overnight.

Crews have been mobilising since first light to restore supplies and real-time updates are available on www.powercheck.ie.

The ESB are also reminding the public to call then immediately on 1800 372999 if they spot a lightning strike causing damage to any of their infrastructure.

95.8 MHz Galway City
95.8 MHz Clifden & West Connemara
97.4 MHz South Connemara & Aran Islands
96.8 MHz County Galway
97.4 MHz East Galway
97.2 MHz Gort Area

Copyright © 2024. Developed by Square1 and powered by PublisherPlus.com

Download the GBFM App
Advertisement