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26 Mar 2026

Storm Eowyn causing power outages across Ireland as Red Warnings set to come into effect

Storm Eowyn already causing power outages in Ireland as Red Warnings set to come into effect

Storm Eowyn causing power outages in Ireland as Red Warnings set to come into effect

Storm Eowyn causing power outages in Ireland as Red Warnings set to come into effect

Storm Eowyn is already causing power outages across Ireland as Red Weather Warnings are set to come into effect, 

According to www.powercheck.ie there are outages across the country including in Kerry, Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Tipperary and Galway.

The ESB warns people that fallen electricity Wires are live and dangerous. Never approach or touch them. Call the ESB's emergency service immediately on 1800 372 999 or (+353 21 2382410)

You can track the path of Storm Eoghan as it crosses Ireland by clicking here

Met Eireann has issued a series of Red Weather warnings. The Status Red Weather Warnings are as follows.

A Status Red Wind warning for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare and Waterford from 2am on Friday until 10am on Friday. 

A Status Red Wind Warning for Clare and Galway from 3am on Friday until 11am on Friday

A Status Red Wind warning for Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo from 4am on Friday until 12 noon on Friday.

A Status Red Wind warning for Cavan, Monaghan, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, Roscommon and Tipperary from 6am on Friday until 11am on Friday. 

A Status Red Wind Warning for Donegal from 7am on Friday until 2pm on Friday. 

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