Hundreds of homes without power
Several hundred homes are without power this morning in County Roscommon following strong winds overnight associated with Storm Boelo.
Several hundred homes are without power this morning in County Roscommon following strong winds overnight associated with Storm Boelo.
The worst hit area is Ballaghaderreen where 571 customers are without power this morning. There are also smaller power outages in the Castlerea, Elphin and Ballygar areas.
ESB Networks says its crews are working to restore power and estimates that the supply will be restored by 2 p.m..
A Yellow wind warning remains in effect until the afternoon for the whole of Connacht, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, and Donegal. Cavan, Dublin, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Westmeath are under the warning until noon.
Today is forecast to be windy and blustery, with sunshine, showers and fresh to strong gusty westerly winds. Winds will gradually ease throughout the afternoon and evening.
Bank Holiday Monday will be a wet day with spells of heavy rain at times.
Tuesday will be a blustery or windy day, with sunshine and showers, some heavy or prolonged. Wednesday will bring further showers, but it will become mainly dry.

