"The lights are on in Standún's and the spell has been broken," was how Mike Scott referenced the turning of the seasons in the west, on The Waterboys’ 1990 track "Spring Comes To Spiddal".
However, as winter gives way to brighter days, there is still no sign of power returning at Standún’s knitwear and gift shop, on the outskirts of the village.
As a result of the electricity outage resulting from Storm Éowyn, the lights remain off at the third-generation owned shop and elsewhere across Conamara.
Work by ESB Networks crews has resulted in the restoration of supply to many homes but the so-called "long tail" facing technicians means there are countless pockets still without power.
It means that while some properties are back up and running for days, others are still waiting for their fridges to start working, their heating to come back or their water to get hot.
It is a situation that has led to huge frustration and growing anger among hundreds of families across the area.
Clíona Standún said there is no solid indication of when she will be able to open the doors again at the family business in An Spidéal.
"I really hoped it wouldn’t go into the Bank Holiday weekend because January and February are difficult enough for us as it is, and it’s such a blow that we’re closed at a time where there are people visiting the area, and at a time where we would hope to be busy with passing trade.
"I’ve never needed help before and now I do, and I’ve just realised for the first time that nobody cares. We’re just in Conamara, we don’t matter," Ms Standún said.
Fiona Uí Fhatharta has spent the last ten days and nights in the sitting room of her home in Cor Na Rón.
It is the only place in the house with a source of heat for her, her husband and their five-month-old daughter Lottie.
"It’s our only option and it’s happening for everyone on the road here. There’s around 43 of us without electricity … a lot of kids are getting sick because their house is too cold… it’s just not good enough," she said.
Mrs Uí Fhatharta said she has had to adapt almost every aspect of her life since last Friday week, in order to ensure she can keep on top of things, and continue to care for her baby.
"At 7.20 this morning, I was out in the car charging the phone, just so I’d know what time it is when she’d be getting up for feeds and stuff. It’s impossible to sterilise bottles, everything is so difficult," she said.
A short distance away in Indreabhán, Clíona Ní Mhurchú is also experiencing power woes.
Scots pine trees that stood in her garden for over a century lie across the roof on part of her house.
Neighbouring properties have had their power lines repaired but her family is still no further on.
"We came home on Friday evening and all the lights were back on the road and ours wasn’t, and that was kind of disheartening in a way, because then you feel you’re the only one. But I’ve met plenty of people since who are in the same boat," she said.
Ms Ní Mhurchú said that already inadequate infrastructure in the area has been pushed to its limit by the ravages of the storm.
"You just take it day by day. We’re lucky we have a fire but you just kind of gravitate to the one room in the house and that’s what a lot of people are relying on.
"Some people have no heating whatsoever. We have the luxury of being able to drive into town or go to family or friends but not everyone has that," she said.
With many facing another week of uncertainty, people are under strain.
Despite the ongoing work, along with promises of financial supports for those who have to avail of hotel accommodation, that’s a sentiment shared by plenty of people in the wider area.
"Rural Conamara is really left in the dark," said Fiona Uí Fhatharta.
"This wouldn’t happen in Dublin, it’s happening in Conamara," she added.
