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Saturday 30 September 2023 Dublin: 17°C

# power out

Last year
2022
# power out
Panda Power confirms departure from Irish energy market
Customers have two weeks to choose a new supplier.
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Sep 15th 2022, 9:51 AM
All time
# Frozen Out
Amazon server outage hits thousands of Disney+ and Netflix customers
The e-commerce giant said it has “identified the root cause and are actively working towards recovery.”
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Dec 8th 2021, 7:42 AM
# storm brendan
After the storm: Thousands without electricity and drivers urged to take care on roads
There are reports of flooding and debris on the roads this morning, so drivers are being urged to take care.
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Jan 14th 2020, 7:33 AM
# Extreme Weather
Trees down across Cork and Kerry as Storm Atiyah sweeps across Ireland
Several flights have been cancelled at Cork and Shannon airports as a result of the extreme weather.
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Dec 8th 2019, 10:43 PM
# Finglas
Electricity supply returns to 35,000 in north Dublin after outage
ESB Networks apologised for the inconvenience.
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Updated
Nov 12th 2019, 10:45 PM
# traffic and travel
Luas Red Line remains closed between Red Cow and Tallaght after early morning power failure
A replacement bus service is in operation.
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Updated
May 8th 2019, 11:02 AM
# power out
Power restored after outages affect thousands in Dublin city centre
ESB Networks has been dealing with the issue.
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Feb 19th 2018, 3:28 PM
# power out
'I'm pleased that's the end, I haven't got the energy or interest. I can't compete anymore'
After the curtain came down on his sensational career, Phil Taylor praised Rob Cross for his PDC World Darts Championship win.
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Jan 2nd 2018, 7:15 AM
# HOW LONG?
The ESB is providing estimated recovery times for the 30% still without power after Ophelia
ESB Networks says that over 70% of those who lost power in Monday’s storm have had their service restored.
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Oct 18th 2017, 4:00 PM
# good news
Of 385,000 properties that lost power during Ophelia, 248,000 have had it restored
ESB said that power would be restored to homes and businesses in the northwest and Dublin by this evening.
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Oct 17th 2017, 7:02 PM
# Black(out) Cats
A 'major fault' that left Kilkenny without power has been fixed for most customers
ESB Networks has apologised for the fault and says it expects the fault to be resolved before 3pm.
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Jun 19th 2017, 2:27 PM
# snowy conditions
16,000 people woke up with no power this morning
Just over 6,000 were still without power as of midday today.
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Mar 22nd 2017, 12:26 PM
# power out
Another Cheltenham champion ruled out as Annie Power to miss Champion Hurdle
Willie Mullins’ wondermare has suffered a leg injury.
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Jan 25th 2017, 10:37 AM
# Put on the kettle
ESB restores power to the Aran Islands
A special generator will power the islands until the undersea cable is repaired.
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Aug 8th 2016, 9:15 PM
# power out
Construction halted on Mayo power plant due to lack of funds
The biomass processing plant at Killala was only first given the greenlight in June 2015.
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Jul 23rd 2016, 10:46 AM
# power out
Sligo and Harps no longer in the dark as FAI say floodlight failure 'draw' will stand
Showgrounds clash was abandoned after 86 minutes with the sides level.
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Mar 21st 2016, 11:24 AM
# power out
More than 2,000 homes without power in Cork as strong winds batter the country
A weather warning is due to be lifted this morning.
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Dec 2nd 2015, 7:25 AM
# storm barney
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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Nov 17th 2015, 9:58 PM
# Power cuts
Three due in court over series of ESB cable robberies
To-date this year, 142km of power lines have been stolen.
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Aug 6th 2015, 7:45 AM
# Stormy Weather
Plane drops 13,000ft after losing power in both engines
The pilots were able to land the flight safely.
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May 27th 2015, 9:30 PM
# power out
Philippine fans asked to turn off their fridges so everyone can watch Mayweather v Pacquiao
Hopefully nobody was planning on doing the washing or ironing on Sunday either.
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Apr 30th 2015, 12:39 PM
# power out
Could the solar eclipse cause blackouts in Ireland?
Solar power has become a much more common way of generating power than after the last eclipse.
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Mar 19th 2015, 6:02 AM
# Wipeout
16,000 homes still without power as 'ferocious' winds continue
Winds in the north west are still gusting up to 130km per hour.
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Jan 15th 2015, 1:16 PM
# power out
More than 1,000 customers had their electricity or gas cut off in June
These disconnections relate to the non-payment of bills.
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Aug 14th 2014, 1:55 PM
# power out
Power restored to almost 3,200 affected by electricity fault in Dublin
The fault was first noted just after 3.30am today.
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Aug 7th 2014, 12:55 PM
# power out
Richie Power's knee injury will rule him out until 'at least' an All-Ireland semi-final
Kilkenny county board confirm Richie Power is unlikely to return before mid-August.
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Jun 24th 2014, 11:21 AM
# Lights off
Thousands left without power after lightning hits
Crews are working to repair the damage which has left almost 5,000 homes and businesses without power.
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Mar 31st 2014, 6:24 PM
# power out
"We're in limbo": Kilcock residents face sixth night without street lights
Negotiations are said to be ongoing between Kildare County Council and ESB Networks on the issue.
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Mar 4th 2014, 8:00 PM
# Lights On
Work continuing, but 25,000 still without power
ESB says that today’s progress will be slow, but it will continue to work to restore power.
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Feb 16th 2014, 7:56 AM
# power out
Number of homes without power halved after day of ‘good progress’
25,000 homes are likely to remain without power over night, but 35,000 homes saw the lights come back on today.
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Feb 15th 2014, 8:55 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know this morning.
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Feb 13th 2014, 8:42 AM
# Electricity
Power restored in suburbs of south Dublin after thousands affected by blackout
Over 450 homes in Newport Co Mayo are said to be still without power.
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Jan 6th 2014, 10:35 PM
# storm watch
ESB restores power to 20k customers but urges conservation of electricity in Achill
There were major faults in the system in west Galway and on Achill this afternoon.
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Dec 24th 2013, 6:37 PM
# power out
Some 12,000 households without power after stormy weather
There are more than 400 separate faults affecting the network, mainly caused by falling branches.
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Dec 18th 2013, 11:20 PM
# Blackout
Some 2,600 Dublin 15 homes left in the dark following power cut
ESB Networks says the problem is expected to be fixed tonight.
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Dec 16th 2013, 9:21 PM
# ESB
Strike averted, but ESB and unions differ on terms of the deal
ESB released a statement saying that the deal will not add any liabilities to their balance sheet, but unions disagreed.
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Dec 9th 2013, 7:28 AM
# Blackout
Power restored on N11, but traffic still heavy
A power outage on the N11 has affected traffic lights and street lights, gardaí say.
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Nov 1st 2013, 5:44 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
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Dec 29th 2012, 9:00 AM
# power out
Gardaí warn drivers as major outage cuts power to Slane
All traffic lights are out of order in Slane and Gardaí have told motorists to take extra care.
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Nov 2nd 2012, 10:41 PM
# Electricity
Two power outages in Dublin this morning
Plus, did you know you can check if there is a power outage in your area by using a new ESB app?
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Oct 31st 2012, 10:21 AM