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Thousands of homes and businesses in Longford still without power in the wake of Storm Éowyn
A huge number of homes in Longford remain without power in the wake of Storm Éowyn.
According to the ESB's www.powercheck.ie website, there are numerous faults cross county Longford affecting thousands of homes and businesses.
The largest remaining faults appear to be in and around Lanesboro, followed by Ballymahon, Edgeworthstown and Longford town where outages are affecting thousands of customers.
None of the faults on powercheck.ie currently have an estimated restore time.
Also read: Water supply disruptions across Longford in wake of Storm Éowyn
In the wake of Storm Eowyn, over 725,000 homes and businesses across Ireland were without power.
The ESB says it is assessing the damage to the electricity network caused by the recent weather event and will provide updates on the estimated restoration times as soon as crews have evaluated impacted areas.
Also read: Storm Éowyn Longford: It's an ill wind that blows no good
It warns that fallen Electricity Wires are live and dangerous and you should never approach or touch them. Call the emergency service immediately on 1800 372 999 or (+353 21 2382410)
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