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One Dead, Thousands Without Power as Storm Amy Hits Ireland
4 Oct
Summary
- One man died in a weather-related incident
- Approximately 234,000 properties across Ireland left without power
- Severe weather caused flooding, fallen trees, and transport disruption
On October 4th, 2025, a powerful storm named Amy has battered Ireland, leaving one man dead and causing widespread damage and disruption across the country. According to reports, the man was seriously injured in the Letterkenny area of Co Donegal shortly after 4:15 pm and later died from his injuries.
The severe weather has also left approximately 234,000 properties across Ireland without power, with the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) stating that the affected areas are predominantly in counties Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan, and Donegal. The ESB has warned that further power outages are expected, and it is likely that the majority of customers will not have their power restored tonight due to the hazardous weather conditions and accessibility challenges.
In addition to the power outages, the storm has also caused localized flooding, numerous fallen trees, and significant transport disruption, leading to school closures across a large part of Northern Ireland. The Met Office has recorded a provisional October wind gust record for Northern Ireland, with winds reaching up to 92 mph at Magilligan in Co Londonderry.
Authorities have urged residents to shelter in place and avoid unnecessary travel, as the storm continues to bring damaging winds and the potential for further damage to buildings and infrastructure.
