Over 13,000 ESB customers are without electricty this morning, as Storm Eunice hits Ireland.
The majorty of power outages have been reported in Co Kerry so far, where over 9,500 people have been effected.
Power cuts have also been reported in Cork, Galway, Wexford, Galway, Mayo, Offaly, Tipparary and Leitrim.
#StaySafe during #StormEunice and always #StayClear of electricity wires. To report fallen wires or damage to ESB Networks equipment call us on our 24/7 emergency number 1800 372 999. To log a fault or check for estimated restoration times visit https://t.co/hWag1LbNR5. pic.twitter.com/3Kl5hsw36L
— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) February 17, 2022
Siobhan Wynne from the ESB says crews are mobilising and are working to restore services
"It just depends how the storm develops in terms of the number of customers that may be effected over the course of the morning."
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Weather Warnings Updated
Winds of over 130 kilometres an hour are hitting the southwest as the storm moves across the country.
A Status Yellow snow and ice warning for the entire country has been extended until 10am tomorrow.
⚠️ Status Yellow Weather Warnings Updated ⚠️
View all warnings here ⬇️https://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuS pic.twitter.com/hVB8Me1Dxh
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) February 18, 2022
Matthew Martin from Met Eireann says conditions will get worse throughout the morning;
"Those strong winds will transfer across the country."
He expects greater wind speeds to hit the Greater Dublin Area by 9 or 10am.
