OPHELIA UPDATES: Important information for those without power tonight
Storm Ophelia hit Ireland’s southern coast early this morning bringing gusts in excess of 130km/h, with the storm tracking northwards over the course of the day. As of 4:30 pm, approximately 360,000 electricity customers are without power as a result of over 3,200 individual faults on the network across the country. Fallen trees on overhead lines are responsible for most of the damage to the network.
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Pin. Reported Faults
Cross: Clustered Faults
Currently the ESB map for outages in Meath is showing disruption to services in Summerhill, Kilcock, Longwood, Athboy, Delvin and Kells. Share anu updates with us.
120,000 customers, predominantly in southern counties are left without power
• Majority of customers currently without electricity will be without supply overnight
• Crews across the country are in the process of responding to electricity outages, once it is safe to do so
• Customers who use electrically powered medical devices should contact their healthcare professional
Before Calling
Check if your neighbours are without power, or if your street lighting is not working. If either of these is the case, call the number below.Check if your trip switch is in the 'on' position or if your fuses have blown. If your trip switch has operated or a fuse has blown, turn off all your appliances before resetting the switch or replacing the fuse.Sometimes the ESB Networks' Main Fuse in your home or building may have blown. Call the number below to report the problem.
Call ESB Networks
Phone 1850 372 999 to report a service interruption.Please quote your MPRN number if possible (shown on your bill as M10...). This will help us pinpoint your location.
Emergency Contact
1850 372 999
(24 hour / 7 day service)
+353 21 2382410
(outside Republic of Ireland)