ESB confirmed this evening that 49,000 homes, farms and businesses have been reconnected and those still without power are predominantly in counties Donegal, Sligo, Mayo and Galway. A Status Yellow weather warning for much of Ireland will resume right through the weekend as Met Éireann extended yellow warnings until 8am on Monday morning in some counties. The ESB reported that approximately 60,000 homes, farms and businesses lost power, with some 34,000 still to be reconnected by Saturday evening. A status yellow weather warning is still in effect for much of the country today and into Monday with the effects of Storm Bert still being felt despite the worst of the storm passing. Met Éireann officials had previously admitted they were concerned some areas could transition from snowfalls to torrential downpours, with the danger of severe local flooding.

Source: Irish Independent November 23, 2024 17:50 UTC