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Thousands Lose Power as Storm Floris Hits Ireland's Northwest
4 Aug
Summary
- Over 10,000 homes and businesses lost power in Ireland's northwest
- Major repair campaign underway to restore power by early Tuesday
- Storm Floris had greater impact on Scotland, causing transport chaos
As of August 4th, 2025, the aftermath of Storm Floris is still being felt in parts of Ireland. The powerful storm, which swept through the country's northwest on Monday, left over 10,000 homes and businesses without power.
ESB Networks crews have been working tirelessly to restore electricity, with a spokesperson stating that as of 5 pm on the 4th, around 2,700 customers remain affected. The utility company expects the vast majority of impacted customers to have their power back by the end of the day.
While Ireland managed to avoid the storm's worst effects, the same cannot be said for neighboring Scotland. Storm Floris battered the country, causing chaos for transport systems. Flights, ferries, and even road travel were severely disrupted, with all high-span bridges closed due to fears of damaging wind gusts.
In contrast, the impact on Ireland was primarily limited to power outages caused by fallen trees. Authorities were relieved that the damage was not as severe as initially anticipated, though they remain concerned about the potential for strong rip tides and currents in the storm's wake.
As Ireland moves forward, the country can expect mixed weather in the coming days, with a mix of sunshine, showers, and breezy conditions. The focus now shifts to the recovery efforts and ensuring all affected customers have their power restored as quickly as possible.
