Storm Power Outages in Ireland: Live ESB Map
ESB Networks is reporting 11 faults right now, with about 729 homes, farms and businesses without power. The worst-hit county is Wexford. This page tracks storm damage to the electricity network as it happens: how many homes are without power, which counties are worst hit, and how quickly ESB Networks is getting them back. It refreshes every two minutes from ESB's own outage feed.
Storm power outages right now
As of Tue, 27 Oct, 02:47. ESB only publishes outages affecting more than 10 properties, so the real total is a little higher.
Worst-hit counties
Live storm outage map
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Areas affected by power outages right now
ESB Networks is reporting 11 active power outages in Ireland as of Tue 02:47, affecting about 729 customers. That is 11 unplanned faults and 0 planned interruptions. The largest affected areas are Ballytivnan, Tramore, Bellfield, Celbridge and Pembroke.
| Area | County | Type | Customers | Started | Estimated restore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballytivnan | Sligo | Fault | 146 | Mon 23:10 | Tue 12:30 |
| Tramore | Waterford | Fault | 145 | Tue 01:12 | Tue 04:15 |
| Bellfield | Wexford | Fault | 105 | Mon 22:00 | Tue 17:00 |
| Bellfield | Wexford | Fault | 84 | Mon 21:55 | Tue 17:00 |
| Celbridge | Kildare | Fault | 80 | Mon 16:34 | Mon 21:15 |
| Pembroke | Dublin | Fault | 50 | Sun 12:16 | Mon 19:30 |
| Cranny | Clare | Fault | 48 | Mon 21:46 | Mon 23:45 |
| Carrick On Shannon | Roscommon | Fault | 34 | Mon 21:51 | Tue 10:00 |
| Carndonagh | Donegal | Fault | 14 | Mon 13:59 | Tue 14:00 |
| Dalton | Mayo | Fault | 13 | Mon 15:28 | Tue 13:15 |
| Inch | Kerry | Fault | 10 | Mon 11:05 | Tue 13:15 |
How fast power is coming back
In the last 24 hours, we logged 125 ESB faults affecting 31,305 customers. 115 of those faults have been fixed, bringing power back to 30,602 customers (98%). A home hit by two separate faults is counted twice.
After a big storm ESB restores the largest faults first: a single repair on a main line can reconnect thousands of homes. Single houses on long rural lines are usually last, which is why the final few percent can take days.
Past storms: how many lost power
The peak number of ESB customers without power during Ireland's worst recent storms, from ESB Networks' own updates.
| Storm | Date | Peak without power | What happened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Éowyn | 24 January 2025 | 768,000 | By far the worst storm in ESB's history. ESB expected about 100,000 customers to still be waiting a week later. Source |
| Storm Darragh | 7 December 2024 | 395,000 | About 80,000 customers were still without power the next day, and ESB warned some could wait about a week. Source |
| Storm Ophelia | 16 October 2017 | 385,000 | Hit almost every county. ESB had everyone reconnected about ten days later. Source |
| Storm Isha | 22 January 2024 | 235,000 | Worst in the north-west (Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim, Cavan). Down to about 12,000 two days later. Source |
Before, during and after a storm
Before it arrives
- Charge phones, power banks and laptops.
- Find torches and spare batteries. Avoid candles where you can.
- Turn the fridge and freezer to their coldest setting.
- Fill a few bottles with water if you are on a pumped well.
- Note the ESB fault number: 1800 372 999.
- If someone relies on medical equipment, make sure your supplier has them registered as a vulnerable customer.
When the power goes
- Check PowerCheck or the map above before ringing: if your area is listed, ESB already knows.
- Switch off cookers, heaters and irons so nothing is left on when power returns.
- Leave one light on so you know when it is back.
- Keep the fridge and freezer closed: food stays cold for about 4 hours, and a full freezer for about 48.
- Never run a generator indoors or wire it into your fuseboard.
After the storm
- Stay at least 20 metres from fallen or low wires, and keep children and animals away.
- Report damaged lines and poles on 1800 372 999. Ring 999 if there is a fire risk.
- Do not touch trees or branches lying on wires.
- Photograph any damage for your home insurer.
Keeping the lights on through a storm
Ordinary solar panels switch off when the grid fails. A home battery with a backup (EPS) function keeps lights, the fridge, Wi-Fi and heating controls running through a power cut and recharges from the panels the next day. After Storm Éowyn, ESB expected about 100,000 homes to wait more than a week for the grid to come back. See how it works in our battery storage guide.
Storm names for 2026/27
Met Éireann, the UK Met Office and the Dutch KNMI share one list of names each season and use them in order. The next storm to be named will be Storm Boelo.
Storm power outages: FAQ
How many homes are without power from the storm?
The live figures at the top of this page come from ESB Networks' outage feed and refresh every two minutes. They count homes, farms and businesses on outages affecting more than 10 properties.
How long will it take to get my power back after a storm?
In recent storms most homes were reconnected within two days, because ESB fixes the faults affecting the most customers first. Homes on isolated rural lines can take much longer: after Storm Éowyn in January 2025, ESB expected about 100,000 customers to wait more than a week. Your estimated restore time is on PowerCheck (powercheck.esbnetworks.ie) once ESB has assessed the damage.
Who do I call about a fallen power line?
Ring ESB Networks on 1800 372 999, free and open 24 hours a day. Stay at least 20 metres away and treat every fallen wire as live. Ring 999 if there is a fire or someone is in danger.
What was the worst storm for power cuts in Ireland?
Storm Éowyn on 24 January 2025. ESB Networks recorded a peak of 768,000 customers without power, about twice as many as Storm Darragh (395,000) or Storm Ophelia (385,000).
Do solar panels work during a storm power cut?
Not on their own. Grid-tied solar panels switch off when the grid fails, to protect line workers. To keep power on you need a battery with a backup (EPS) function and a hybrid inverter that can disconnect your home from the grid.
What is the next storm name in Ireland?
The next storm to be named in the 2026/27 season will be Storm Boelo. Met Éireann, the Met Office and KNMI share one list and name storms in order.
Power outages by county
For reporting, restore times and damage claims, see the full ESB power outage guide.
John Rooney is the editor of Solar Info and has been covering the Irish solar energy market since 2023. He fact-checks all content against official SEAI data and maintains relationships with SEAI-registered installers across Ireland.