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Gardaí make arrests at Whitegate protest; talks end without agreement

Gardaí make arrests at Whitegate protest; talks end without agreement

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Fuels for Ireland says it "will not be in a position to guarantee fuel availability at forecourts nationwide by early next week" if the blockades are not lifted by Monday.

Flood risk remains high as more orange and yellow rain warnings issued

Flood risk remains high as more orange and yellow rain warnings issued

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Met Éireann’s Andrew Doran-Sherlock has also warned that just because the rain has stopped, flooding still remains a risk.

Storm Éowyn: ESB making progress but 76,000 still without power

Storm Éowyn: ESB making progress but 76,000 still without power

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

ESB Networks have made progress in repairing the damage done from Storm Eowyn but 76,000 homes, farms and businesses are still without power

Warnings in place for Storm Herminia as 330,000 remain without power after Éowyn

Warnings in place for Storm Herminia as 330,000 remain without power after Éowyn

Sun, 26 Jan, 2025

Around 330,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power after Storm Éowyn

Storm Éowyn: Public urged to stay home and keep phones charged

Storm Éowyn: Public urged to stay home and keep phones charged

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Keith Leonard said the clean-up operation once Storm Éowyn passes will be "major".