Storm Éowyn: Cork almost back to full power

It’s been almost a week since Storm Éowyn pummelled Ireland with wind speeds unseen for over 60 years, and some in Cork are still feeling the effects.

The storm, which hit its peak last Friday morning, brought gusts of up to 130km/h and left tens of thousands without power in Cork.

Power outages also meant many homes were left without water and heating due to outages affecting water pumping stations. There were also widespread reports of fallen trees, collapsed walls, and other damage, with all schools and colleges remaining closed on Friday.

As of the time of writing, ESB Networks crews have repaired almost all related faults and restored power to homes, farms, and businesses, with the exception of a cluster of 11 customers near Kanturk.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Cork County Council confirmed that given the collective impact from the weather over the last four weeks, a localised response centre is being established in Newmarket in North Cork by Integrated Rural Development (IRD) Duhallow. The centre will be open to anyone who requires assistance.

The Department of Social Protection Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is available to provide support to those living in properties that have been directly affected by Storm Éowyn.