Customers remain without power after the storm

ESB Networks has confirmed that approximately 200 customers remain impacted by power outages today, August 5, 2025, due to Storm Floris.

Yesterday morning, Monday, August 4, around 10,000 homes, farms and businesses were left without power due to the storm.

According to the ESB Networks, the main areas still affected include Sligo, Tuam, Ennis, and Athlone.

A spokesperson for the ESB Networks said that crews continue to work to restore power in the affected areas.

"We apologise to all homes, farms, and business impacted for the inconvenience caused," the spokesperson said.  

"Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999," the spokesperson added..

Separately, Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice called on the government to take immediate action on removing trees near electricity lines.

Speaking in the aftermath of the storm yesterday, August 4, Deputy Fitzmaurice said that the Ballinlough area had seen electricity lines fall, leaving homes without power just six months after new infrastructure had been installed.

“This is not acceptable. People who were left without power for 15 or 16 days during the last storm are now suffering again after a mere blow of wind. It is disgusting," he said.

The Roscommon-Galway TD called on Minister for Energy Darragh O'Brien to issue "a clear instruction on tree cutting".

He claimed that insufficient tree-cutting near power lines was at the root of the problem.

"The ESB now needs to take this by the scruff of the neck and once and for all decide what they're doing and what they're not doing,” he said.

The TD urged the government to “forget about what people are objecting to” and take decisive action to remove all trees near to power lines.

The TD said it is "sickening" to see new power lines which were only put up six months ago being "flattened".

"When are we going to cop on as a country and put people before everything else?” he said.