1,750 homes, farms and businesses remain without power across Cavan and Monaghan following Storm Éowyn. 1,250 customers are impacted across Co Cavan while 500 are impacted in Co Monaghan. The ESB say all available ESB Networks crews and resources, partner contractors and international support are mobilised to restore power to homes, farms and businesses as soon as possible. Some of the larger faults are in Ballyjamesduff, Cavan Town, Bailieboro, Ballyconnell, Killashandra, Errigal, Mullagh and other surrounding parts across both counties.
In the areas with the largest number of faults some customers may see their estimated restoration times change, in some cases, into the weekend. If you are in a position to visit www.PowerCheck.ie, estimated restoration times will continue to be updated. In some instances, when carrying out restoration work on main lines, customers whose power has been reconnected should be aware that power may have to be disconnected again for short periods of time to allow their neighbours to be reconnected. These interruptions ensure that restoration work can safely take place on the system.
Skilled technicians from counterparts in Austria, Finland, France, Great Britain, Germany and Norway are on the ground in the worst impacted areas, including both counties. They are supporting over 2,500 local ESB Networks crews and partner contactors who have been bolstered by colleagues from the south and east of the country, as well as skilled retirees.
In addition to the crews deployed, over 1,300 support staff are involved in overseeing damage assessment, emergency call management, logistics and network operations. ESB Networks’ customer contact centre has also doubled its resources to accommodate the unprecedented high volumes of calls, resulting in short call response times throughout the day and night for their customers. An Important Public Safety Message: ESB Networks reminds the public to Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires. If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.]
