Storm Amy Leaves Thousands Without Power, Man Seriously Injured Across Ireland

As of October 4th, 2025, Storm Amy has caused significant disruption across the island of Ireland. The powerful winds have left a man seriously injured and plunged more than 184,000 homes and businesses into darkness.

The storm has brought widespread chaos, with localized flooding, numerous fallen trees, and significant transport delays reported. Schools in Northern Ireland have been advised to close early due to the hazardous weather conditions.

In the Republic of Ireland, the national forecasting agency has issued its highest-level wind warning for the Donegal region, advising residents to shelter indoors between 4 pm and 6 pm. This red alert indicates a high risk of fallen trees, damage to power lines, and wave overtopping.

The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has confirmed that approximately 184,000 properties throughout the Republic, predominantly in the western and northwestern counties, were without power by 5:15 pm as the storm continued to batter the region. The ESB has warned that further outages are expected and that it may take some time to restore power due to the hazardous conditions.

Authorities in Northern Ireland have also reported disruptions, with flights and trains affected and several roads closed due to fallen trees, including part of the M1. The UK Met Office has issued yellow wind and rain warnings for the entire region, with the potential for power outages and damage to buildings.

As the storm continues to impact the island, forecasters have warned of damaging winds, with gusts of up to 80 mph (130 kph) expected along the most exposed coastal areas. The public has been advised to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel during this period of severe weather.