Storm Amy Causes Widespread Damage to Electricity Network
The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) has said that Storm Amy caused significant damage to electricity networks, communications infrastructure, and roads across Ireland.
Around 26,000 homes and businesses remain without power in the Republic of Ireland, mainly in Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon, Galway, and Mayo, while Uisce Éireann estimates some 4,000 homes in Donegal may also be without water. The hardest-hit areas include Inishowen, Lifford, Convoy, Raphoe, and Castlefinn, where heavy rain and strong winds have caused the greatest disruption.
In Northern Ireland, 22,000 properties remained without power earlier today, with a Yellow wind warning in effect until midnight for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry. The storm has also led to a number of flight cancellations at Dublin Airport.
The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) has convened both the National Severe Weather Humanitarian Group and the National Severe Weather Critical Infrastructure Group to coordinate the response. Local authorities are working to clear roads and respond to incidents, while the restoration of essential services remains the priority for utilities.
ESB Networks has warned the public to stay clear of fallen electricity wires, which remain live and extremely dangerous. Any damage should be reported immediately to 1800 372 999.
Ireland was hit by its strongest winds since Storm Éowyn as Storm Amy swept along the northwest coast on Friday.
Malin Head in Donegal and Magilligan in Derry both recorded gusts of 148 km/h, the latter recording the highest ever gust measured in October in Northern Ireland, according to the UK Met Office.
Elsewhere, Belmullet in Mayo and Mace Head in Galway reported gusts of 122 km/h, while Shannon Airport in Clare logged 113 km/h. Operations there continued as normal, though Cork, Knock and Dublin airports experienced delays and some cancellations.
Storm Amy, the first named storm of the 2025–26 season, developed overnight from the remnants of ex-Hurricane Humberto and tracked close to Ireland’s northwest coast before moving toward northwest Scotland.
