Up to 18,000 homes and businesses still without power following Storm Franklin 

Up to 18,000 homes and businesses still without power following Storm Franklin 

Owenahincha, West Cork: Just two days after Storm Eunice caused major damage in Ireland, Storm Franklin made landfall with gale force winds and torrential rain. Picture: Andy Gibson

Up to 18,000 homes and businesses are still without power this afternoon following the damage caused by Storm Franklin.

The ESB said it has restored power to 11,000 customers since this morning but added it could be tomorrow evening before every fault is fixed.

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