Storm Dave: ESB crews continue to fix outages as winds settle down

Eva Osborne

ESB crews continue to fix outages caused by Storm Dave overnight.

Around 1,000 homes and businesses remain without power on Sunday afternoon - down from a peak of 18,000.

The wind and rain warnings expired overnight, with Met Éireann warning that Saturday would see "severe" gusts and coastal gales.

ESB Networks crews are mobilised across the country to restore electricity to those impacted.

The electricity supplier apologised to all affected for the inconvenience caused.

“If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never ever touch or approach these as they are live and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999,” it said.

The worst of the storm passed overnight, with colder but calmer weather expected for the rest of the bank holiday.

Wexford was under an orange wind warning from 6pm until 9pm on Saturday, and the yellow wind warning for the rest of the country expired at 2am on Sunday morning.

Dublin Airport said that some flights were cancelled on Saturday as the effects of Storm Dave were felt.

There were 16 'go-arounds' and one diversion, due to challenging wind conditions.

Donegal and Mayo were under a status yellow rain warning from 8am until 4pm on Saturday afternoon.

Easter Sunday will bring bright and breezy conditions with sunny spells and scattered showers, Met Éireann said.

Some showers may fall as hail with sleet possible on higher ground early on.

The showers will ease through the afternoon, becoming isolated by evening.

It will feel crisp with highest temperatures of just seven to 10 degrees in moderate to fresh westerly winds, easing later.