Around 8,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without electricity this morning after Storm Bram caused extensive damage to the power network overnight. At the height of the storm, more than 54,000 properties were affected nationwide as winds reached 113km/h at Roches Point in Cork, one of the worst-hit areas.
ESB Networks said repair crews are back out at first light and are continuing to assess damage across multiple counties. The utility said it will issue updated restoration times as engineers evaluate each impacted location. People are being urged to report damage where possible and to never approach fallen lines, which remain dangerous even when they appear inactive.
In Cork, which saw some of the strongest winds, crews are working through a series of outages caused by fallen trees and debris striking overhead lines. Several rural parts of the county remain without power, and minor flooding was reported along exposed coastal areas. Emergency teams responded to multiple calls about blocked roads, with clean-up operations continuing this morning.
Galway also experienced widespread disruption, particularly in coastal districts where strong gusts and heavy rain led to downed branches and temporary road closures. Power faults remain scattered in parts of Connemara and the county’s northern areas, though ESB Networks says progress is being made.
In Limerick and Clare, crews are dealing with a mix of storm-related incidents, including damaged poles and isolated outages affecting homes and farms. Local authorities in both counties reported fallen trees and some surface flooding on secondary routes, though most main roads remain passable.
Dublin avoided the worst of the winds but still endured significant travel disruption. More than 100 flights were cancelled by airlines at Dublin Airport yesterday due to the storm’s impact, with a spokesperson noting that while the airport is fully open today, minor delays remain possible as airlines work through rescheduled services. Train services have returned to a full schedule nationwide, according to Iarnród Éireann.
Ferry travel has also been affected, with a number of sailings to and from Ireland rescheduled or delayed. Operators are advising passengers to check the latest updates before travelling.
Yesterday brought reports of flooding and fallen trees across the south and west as Storm Bram made landfall, and while conditions have calmed, the aftermath continues to be felt. Today’s weather is expected to bring blustery showers and isolated thunderstorms in the north, while much of the country will experience dry spells and sunshine.
However, Met Éireann has warned that the unsettled pattern is far from over, with a “mobile Atlantic flow” expected to keep conditions changeable through the rest of the week and into next week. Citizens are being advised to keep a close eye on updates, as further warnings may be issued at short notice.
Residents are reminded to check Met Éireann’s live warnings and updates frequently as this storm’s track and impact can change quickly. For the latest official forecast and safety advice, consult Met Éireann online or via social channels — keeping updated could make all the difference to your safety.
