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Storm Eowyn Leaves 1,500 Homes Without Power in Ireland

2/10/2025

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Storm Eowyn wreaked havoc across Ireland, plunging 1,500 homes into darkness and disrupting vital water and communication services. As the National Emergency Co-ordination Group races to restore order, local leaders call for stronger infrastructure to protect vulnerable rural communities from future storms. The urgency for resilience has never been clearer.

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Story summary

Storm Eowyn wreaked havoc across Ireland, plunging 1,500 homes into darkness and disrupting vital water and communication services. As the National Emergency Co-ordination Group races to restore order, local leaders call for stronger infrastructure to protect vulnerable rural communities from future storms. The urgency for resilience has never been clearer.