Storm Ellen: 50,000 remain without power

Motorists contend with downed trees on the N72 just outside of Fermoy in County Cork following Storm Ellen. Picture:: Damien Storan/PA Wire

There are 50,000 homes, farms and businesses currently without power as ESB crews continue to work to reconnect premises across the country.

Power has already been restored to more than 140,000 homes and businesses since this morning.