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06 Sept 2025

More than 1,200 properties in Donegal without electricity after overnight lightning storm

ESB Networks working to restore power across the county

Around 1,200 Donegal homes and businesses are without electricity following severe and widespread lightning.

ESB Networks are working to restore power to properties affected by faults in Donegal Town, Glenties, Stranorlar, Ballybofey, Rossgeir, Convoy, Newtowncunningham and Carndonagh.

It is hoped that full power will be restored across the county by lunchtime.

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