Around 3,000 still without power in wake of Storm Ashley

There were winds of up to 80km/h in some parts of the country yesterday, with gusts of up to 130km/h.

LAST UPDATE | 21 Oct

THERE ARE STILL around 3,000 homes and businesses without power following Storm Ashley, mostly in the west of the country, according to the ESB.

The number has come down from the roughly 16,000 reported earlier today, which had fallen to 8,000 by the afternoon.

ESB says it has made good progress and that crews and contractors remain deployed in impacted areas including Mayo and Galway.

Winds reached up to 80km/h in some parts of the country yesterday, with gusts of up to 130km/h.

The cleanup began today as the damage left by Storm Ashley was assessed.

This week’s image (and video) of the week is of Storm #Ashley, which brought strong winds, heavy rain and flooding to the UK and Ireland at the weekend.

Find out more at our website and download both the image and video here: https://t.co/t37LuvmYGv pic.twitter.com/Qwt3FnpBMW
— EUMETSAT (@eumetsat) October 21, 2024

In its first update this morning, Dublin Airport said winds had eased considerably.

“However, as a result of Sunday’s disruption at airports across Ireland, the UK and Europe, some knock-on delays today are inevitable as several airlines have aircraft out of position,” it said.

“A small number of flights have already been cancelled by airlines for today.

“Passengers due to fly today are advised to check with their airline for latest updates regarding their flight.”

In total on Sunday, airlines cancelled 81 flights, 39 go-arounds were performed and 34 aircraft opted to divert to other airports.

Capture Huge Atlantic waves crashing into the cliffs at Rosscarbery, West Cork, yesterday Alamy Alamy

Some roads were closed in Northern Ireland yesterday, with a coastguard sharing footage of waves of water making the Portaferry road unpassable.

Video taken near Rossbeigh beach in Co Kerry yesterday evening show strong winds and flooding of the surrounding area.

🚨🇮🇪STORM ASHLEY HITS IRELAND!! #StormAshley

Rossbeigh Beach Under Siege

Location: Reeks District, County Kerry

- Powerful winds batter coastline
- Heavy rain and strong gusts reported
- Rossbeigh Beach car park flooded

Stay informed! pic.twitter.com/vC7h8DSmxa
— Weather monitor (@Weathermonitors) October 20, 2024

On Croagh Patrick yesterday morning, Mayo Mountain Rescue came to the aid of a man in need of assistance on the mountain.

The full team was called out to help the man “who was having difficulty descending in 100Km plus winds,” the group said on Facebook. The rescue effort was reported by the Western People today.

“First responders made their way in very difficult conditions to the summit from the south side of the mountain while others were deployed to the Murrisk side to walk the track.

“The walker was eventually located in the Murrisk car park at 11:45 having been walked down with help from other walkers.”

The rescue team wished the man “a speedy recovery from his ordeal,” but advised walkers “to stay off the mountains during severe weather alerts from our excellent Met Service”.

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Around 3,000 still without power in wake of Storm Ashley

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