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Power restored to many but 25,000 homes are still in the dark

ESB Networks says its infrastructure has been bit by winds of up to 125km per hour.

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Updated 21.57 

25,000 HOMES REMAIN without power tonight despite the ESB’s best efforts to get the network back on its feet.

Earlier 48,000 households were left without power as the full force of Storm Barney was felt around the country.

20,000 houses have had their power restored, but it does seem that those who are currently without electricity will remain in that situation until at least morning.

The most affected areas overnight will be:

  • Portlaoise
  • Kilkenny
  • Ennis
  • Athlone
  • Naas
  • Wicklow
  • North Wexford
  • Tullamore
  • Mullingar
  • Celbridge

While the ESB has said it hopes to have most areas reconnected by tomorrow evening it admits that with further bad weather expected on Wednesday, no guarantees can be made.

Earlier, ESB Networks said its infrastructure had been hit by winds of up to 125km per hour.

Emergency updates can be followed on the utility’s website here.

ESB Networks has also warned that members of the public should not approach fallen wires or damaged cables if they see them, and should call 1850 372 999.

Additional reporting Cianan Brennan

First published 16.37

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    Mute Supernova
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:44 PM

    I just hope the homeless are safe and sheltered as much as possible

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    Nov 17th 2015, 6:42 PM

    I see 27 a$$holes red thumbed this.

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    Mute Susan Cox
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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:09 PM

    Thank you to the wonderful ESB Networks workers who restored electricity in the Miltown Malbay /Quilty area of West Clare. You are brave men.

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    Mute Freda Hanratty
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:55 PM

    Spare a thought for all those with nowhere to shelter: ie the homeless. X

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    Mute Gerard Magill
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:59 PM

    Can’t help but think “Barney Storm” would be a cool name for a tv character

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    Mute Gisbert Bayertz
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    Nov 17th 2015, 6:28 PM

    Just like Max Power?

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    Mute tmwtbc
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    Nov 17th 2015, 6:58 PM

    There’s a midfielder for Wigan FC called Max Power!

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    Mute james
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    Nov 17th 2015, 7:06 PM

    I got it from a hairdryer

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    Mute Gerard Magill
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    Nov 17th 2015, 7:25 PM

    I’m quite sure Barney Storm would be Max Power’s arch nemesis…

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    Mute Alesis
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    Nov 17th 2015, 8:35 PM

    and mini-meteor

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    Mute Dermot Lane
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    Nov 17th 2015, 8:46 PM

    I think max power would turn him into Barney Rubble

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    Mute Alesis
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:42 PM

    As long as the petrol powered backup generator that keeps the internet up and running doesn’t fail,

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    Mute Eoin O'Hagan
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:39 PM

    Power out in East Clare. Cooking by led torch light

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    Mute Daffy the Bear
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:42 PM

    You’ll never get enough heat from LEDs to cook.

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    Mute Del Haven
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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:06 PM

    It’s a gas LED

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    Mute jane
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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:32 PM

    Takeaway tonight. Best excuse for it you can get.

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    Mute Susan Cox
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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:10 PM

    Thank you to the wonderful ESB Networks workers who restored electricity in the Miltown Malbay /Quilty area so quickly. You are brave men.

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    Mute Supernova
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:41 PM

    Lovely cozy weather, fire lighting! What else could ya want..

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    Mute Fiachra Ahern Esq
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    Nov 17th 2015, 6:16 PM

    So Met Eireann gave a yellow warning and suddenly now they have back tracked and issued an orange as it is happens?

    It’s meant to be a forecast not a nowcast.

    As per usual. Bunch of clowns.

    I had better take in the washing I suppose.

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    Mute Suzie Sunshine
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    Nov 17th 2015, 6:56 PM

    It was an orange warning this morning too .

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    Mute Louise Ní Riain
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:52 PM

    I wish i was home beside my fire brrrrrt

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    Mute COYBIG
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:49 PM

    This storm is going to be legen…….. Wait for it….. Dary

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    Mute Beano
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:54 PM

    Barney doesn’t sound very fierce

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    Mute Dave O'Shaughnessy
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    Nov 17th 2015, 6:32 PM

    Should have named it Niall, Paul or how about Colin? “Oh no, Hurricane Niall is approaching!”?

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    Mute Padraig Corcoran
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    Nov 17th 2015, 6:05 PM

    Must get off the journal. Phone about to die!!!!!

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    Mute Francis Folan
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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:43 PM

    The one marked on Louth is a planned service interruption, not Barneys fault

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    Nov 17th 2015, 4:43 PM
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    Mute Tír Eoghain Gael
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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:01 PM

    @Michael Sheils McNamee

    Did you contact NIE for the details for all the country, or do only 26 of our counties matter?

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    Mute Keelan O'neill
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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:15 PM

    Did you?

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    Mute Neal Ireland Hello
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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:21 PM

    I’m sure Northern Ireland has plenty of media outlets – including world- owned and very well funded ones such as the BBC, who can provide that service for them. They’ll be fine.

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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:22 PM

    *world-renowned

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    Mute Tír Eoghain Gael
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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:47 PM

    Free stater partitionism alive and well it seems!

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    Mute Alesis
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    Nov 17th 2015, 8:36 PM

    Second I see any using the phrase ‘free stater’ I know I’m dealing with a delusional alcholic wishing for the good ole days

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    Mute JJ O Riordan
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    Nov 17th 2015, 10:07 PM

    Check out the British Broadcasting Corporation website. They should have an update on the weather in your country there.

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    Mute Irish Cottage Rental
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    Nov 17th 2015, 10:45 PM

    Sorry TEG for all the partitionist smugness – we’ve a lot of self-centred individuals in this neck of the woods who would deny their fellow countrymen their identity or believe that the Irish state has any responsibilities to fellow Irish citizens!

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    Mute Tír Eoghain Gael
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    Nov 17th 2015, 10:50 PM

    Maith an fear, ICR. Well used to it…Irish History will judge such folk in a very poor light!

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    Mute Louise Ní Riain
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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:03 PM

    It would blow the skin on your face

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    Mute Caoimhe Lynch
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    Nov 17th 2015, 5:15 PM

    Santry area is out for the last hour

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    Mute Kim Prylowski
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    Nov 17th 2015, 7:20 PM

    I live in Bray and I have not lost power once today

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    Mute Padraic Burke
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    Nov 17th 2015, 9:17 PM

    where is Longrea?

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    Mute Kay Bee
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    Nov 17th 2015, 11:04 PM

    And they want to run fibre over the same low voltage lines and poles.
    Surely there is a better option

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    Mute Kay Bee
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    Nov 17th 2015, 11:05 PM

    And they want to run Fibre over the same low voltage lines and poles that are knocked each time there is a storm

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    Mute Chris
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    Nov 17th 2015, 9:49 PM

    They never sorted it at the hospital it took the iPhone 15 mins to get the ESB out

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    Mute paddy Jennings
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    Nov 17th 2015, 10:48 PM

    Who comes up with the names for these storms… like barney for f..k sake Dino, Fred. Most areas have hurricane season what do we get flinstone season. What’s next storm fran the man…….!!?

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    Mute Michael Sands
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    Nov 17th 2015, 8:05 PM

    You blow me whoops that should say you love me, I love you…
    Have to be careful with jokes today whoops… lol.

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    Nov 17th 2015, 7:25 PM
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