Storm Ellen: East Cork affected as 16,000 remain without power nationwide

Motorists make their way through flooded roads near Dunmanway in Co. Cork following storm Ellen. Picture: Damien Storan/PA Wire

The ESB have said they have restored power to 184,000 homes, farms and businesses - but an additional 6,000 lost power today meaning there are still 16,000 without electricity.

The areas which remain most affected include East Cork, Tipperary, East Limerick, East Galway and Leitrim, according to the ESB Networks.