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06 Sept 2025

STORM FRANKLIN: Hundreds without electricity as strong winds hit Donegal

Power cuts have been reported in towns across the county

STORM FRANKLIN:  Hundreds without electricity as strong winds hit Donegal

Rossnowlagh on Sunday as strong winds drove high waves towards the shore

ESB Networks crews are working in challenging conditions to restore power as Storm Franklin makes its presence felt across Donegal.

In Donegal Town, 410 premises are without electricity, with power expected to be restored by 1.45am on Monday.

Almost 500 properties were without power in Bundoran earlier but the fault has since been restored. 

This afternoon, power was restored following a fault in the Letterkenny area.

ESB Networks is reminding people that fallen electricity wires are live and dangerous. People are warned to never approach or touch them. Call our emergency service immediately by calling 1800 372 999 (+353 21 2382410), 999 or 112.

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