Gales leave homes without power

More than 60,000 Irish homes were without power today after a night of heavy storms with winds reaching speeds of up to 80 mph.

Gales leave homes without power
Sat, 08 Jan, 2005 - 11:11

More than 60,000 Irish homes were without power today after a night of heavy storms with winds reaching speeds of up to 80 mph.

Emergency crews have been working overnight to repair lines and the Electricity Supply Board said it was confident power would be restored to most parts later today.

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CourtsWeatherPlace: GalesPlace: Northern IrelandPlace: SwordsPlace: north DublinPlace: CorkPlace: Lee RoadPlace: GalwayPlace: OranmorePlace: BallinasloePlace: DundalkPlace: M1Place: DublinPlace: BelfastPlace: OmaghPlace: NewryPlace: PortadownPlace: CarrickfergusPlace: NorthPlace: Martrey RoadPlace: BallygawleyPlace: India Street, south BelfastPlace: NewcastlePlace: Co DownPlace: River RoadPlace: DunmurryPlace: South BelfastPerson: GardaíOrganisation: Electricity Supply BoardOrganisation: GardaíOrganisation: Police ServiceOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: Northern Ireland Roads Service
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