Bad weather cuts off electricity supply

Electricity users in Connemara, Co Galway whose power is supplied by ESB had their electricity cut off after lightning struck in the area. The affected customers number two thousand and five hundred people.

Meanwhile at the Doncaster Royal Infirmary electricity was restored after almost a whole afternoon went by without power. The cause of the blackout was attributed to a mains fault. But technicians from Yorkshire Electricity arrived and repaired the fault and there was restoration of normal supply of electricity as the evening drew closer.

After power was restored the hospital was quick to assure everyone that no further problems would be experienced. The hospital management revealed that even during the power blackout business at the hospital went on as usual thanks to the business continuity plan that was in place and the cooperation of the members of staff.

Elsewhere in Glenamoy, County Mayo there was also a power blackout which affected close to two hundred people. This was also blamed on the bad weather that was witnessed in the area. The power supplier in the area was however quick to rectify the situation and now up to three hundred homes which had suffered the electricity outages earlier in Roscommon had their electricity restored.

The poor weather has even made the Irish Ferries and Stena Line to call off a number of their crossings since it is not only impossible to navigate but also risky for the passengers. And in the city centre of Dublin City Centre trees have fallen on the roads after the spate of bad weather making movement impossible. Some roads have been rendered impassable as a result. The Automobile Association has cautioned drivers to stay out of the roads unless they really have to. And in case they get on the road they have been advised to stay alert so as to avoid accidents that may result in the bad weather.

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