Storm Éowyn to cost over €240m in insurance claims

The Connacht GAA Air Dome after high winds from Storm Eowyn damaged the venue at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Mayo. Picture: James Crombie/Inpho

The true cost of the devastating Storm Éowyn will be far greater than the €240m in insurance claims lodged so far, experts have predicted.

The economic impact will be felt for some time as businesses continue to struggle with the impact of the disruption it caused to their operations, the resultant loss of income, and mounting financial pressures in the wake of a tumultuous winter, global insurance brokers Gallagher in Ireland said.