Storm Eowyn: Full extent of damage becomes clear as Status Orange warning now in effect, 715,000 homes remain without power
Briefly

Storm Éowyn wreaked havoc across County Limerick, particularly impacting Kilmallock GAA Club where the roof of a stand was severely damaged. The storm left 70,000 homes and businesses without power, with record wind gusts of 183km/h recorded in Galway. A RED wind warning, followed by a YELLOW warning, indicated the intensity of the storm, which also posed risks of flooding. Local authorities urged community vigilance, mobilizing crews to handle reports of uprooted trees and other storm-related issues.
A section of Fitzgerald Park's stand was damaged by Storm Éowyn, which also left seventy thousand homes without power in the midwest region.
Record-breaking gusts were reported during Storm Éowyn, surpassing previous wind speed records—183km/h in Galway, showing the storm's unprecedented intensity.
Limerick City and County Council mobilized response crews post-storm and urged the public to report any damage, showcasing community engagement and preparedness.
Read at Irish Independent
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