€661m in industry losses estimated from Storm Éowyn - Aon Professional services firm Aon said that Storm Éowyn last year led to industry losses of an estimated €661m. Business • 27 Feb
€661m in industry losses estimated from Storm Éowyn - Aon Professional services firm Aon said that Storm Éowyn last year led to industry losses of an estimated €661m. Business • 27 Feb
Work under way to improve storm response after Éowyn The head of the Government's emergency management group has said that lessons have been learned on how best to respond to severe weather events in the wake of Storm Éowyn. 2025 in Review • 28 Dec 25
Work under way to improve storm response after Éowyn The head of the Government's emergency management group has said that lessons have been learned on how best to respond to severe weather events in the wake of Storm Éowyn. 2025 in Review • 28 Dec 25
New communications network tested for first responders A new communication network is being tested for first responders after older systems failed during Storm Éowyn earlier this year. Connacht • 25 Sep 25
New communications network tested for first responders A new communication network is being tested for first responders after older systems failed during Storm Éowyn earlier this year. Connacht • 25 Sep 25
New machines to help clear storm damaged forests Forest Industries Ireland has said more than 30 new timber harvesting machines have been brought into Ireland to speed up the harvesting of storm damaged forests. Business • 20 May 25
New machines to help clear storm damaged forests Forest Industries Ireland has said more than 30 new timber harvesting machines have been brought into Ireland to speed up the harvesting of storm damaged forests. Business • 20 May 25
Coillte says level of damage from Storm Éowyn to top €60m Coillte has said Storm Éowyn in January caused "unprecedented" levels of damage to its estate at an estimated cost of over €60m. Business • 02 May 25
Coillte says level of damage from Storm Éowyn to top €60m Coillte has said Storm Éowyn in January caused "unprecedented" levels of damage to its estate at an estimated cost of over €60m. Business • 02 May 25
Over 26,000 hectares of forestry damaged by storms 26,050 hectares of forests have suffered wind damage following recent storms Darragh and Éowyn, a satellite survey from the Department of Agriculture has confirmed. Ireland • 22 Apr 25
Over 26,000 hectares of forestry damaged by storms 26,050 hectares of forests have suffered wind damage following recent storms Darragh and Éowyn, a satellite survey from the Department of Agriculture has confirmed. Ireland • 22 Apr 25
Ireland 'lucky' to escape devastating floods during Éowyn The country was "incredibly lucky" to avoid devastating flooding during Storm Éowyn as new research shows if it had hit Ireland a week earlier, sea levels could have reached over five metres above normal in some parts. Weather • 22 Apr 25
Ireland 'lucky' to escape devastating floods during Éowyn The country was "incredibly lucky" to avoid devastating flooding during Storm Éowyn as new research shows if it had hit Ireland a week earlier, sea levels could have reached over five metres above normal in some parts. Weather • 22 Apr 25
Forestry owners advised how to deal with Éowyn damage A series of events are taking place to advise forestry owners of the steps they can take to deal with damage caused by Storm Éowyn. Ireland • 09 Apr 25
Forestry owners advised how to deal with Éowyn damage A series of events are taking place to advise forestry owners of the steps they can take to deal with damage caused by Storm Éowyn. Ireland • 09 Apr 25
Eir urges action to manage trees ahead of future storms Government action is needed to reduce the number of diseased and damaged trees on private land, which are likely to damage telephone lines during storms, Ireland's largest fixed-line telecommunications network has said. Weather • 07 Apr 25
Eir urges action to manage trees ahead of future storms Government action is needed to reduce the number of diseased and damaged trees on private land, which are likely to damage telephone lines during storms, Ireland's largest fixed-line telecommunications network has said. Weather • 07 Apr 25
Plan for rural charging hubs in west after Storm Éowyn The Health Service Executive is planning a network of charging hubs in rural areas, so life-critical medical equipment can function in the event of future disruption to the electrical network. Connacht • 30 Mar 25
Plan for rural charging hubs in west after Storm Éowyn The Health Service Executive is planning a network of charging hubs in rural areas, so life-critical medical equipment can function in the event of future disruption to the electrical network. Connacht • 30 Mar 25
Heathrow closure shows need to plan for the unexpected The shut-down of Heathrow Airport last week is a reminder to companies that they need to expect the unexpected and prepare accordingly. Business • 24 Mar 25
Heathrow closure shows need to plan for the unexpected The shut-down of Heathrow Airport last week is a reminder to companies that they need to expect the unexpected and prepare accordingly. Business • 24 Mar 25
Concerns insurers won't cover €30,000 Éowyn clean up bill A woman whose house was destroyed during Storm Éowyn and has spent around €30,000 before any rebuilding work has been done is concerned that her insurance will not cover those initial costs. Ireland • 15 Mar 25
Concerns insurers won't cover €30,000 Éowyn clean up bill A woman whose house was destroyed during Storm Éowyn and has spent around €30,000 before any rebuilding work has been done is concerned that her insurance will not cover those initial costs. Ireland • 15 Mar 25
FBD's 2024 profits fall despite rise in insurance revenue FBD Holdings said today that January's Storm Éowyn is set to be the single biggest storm event in the company's history. Business • 07 Mar 25
FBD's 2024 profits fall despite rise in insurance revenue FBD Holdings said today that January's Storm Éowyn is set to be the single biggest storm event in the company's history. Business • 07 Mar 25
People look to new backup power sources after Storm Éowyn The damage wreaked by Storm Éowyn in January has caused many home and business owners to look at other sources of backup power for the next big storm. Weather • 06 Mar 25
People look to new backup power sources after Storm Éowyn The damage wreaked by Storm Éowyn in January has caused many home and business owners to look at other sources of backup power for the next big storm. Weather • 06 Mar 25
Hopes Storm Éowyn will not discourage clean energy use What lessons can be learned from Storm Éowyn in terms of energy resilience, as people move away from solid and fossil fuels to more electric and renewable energy options? Environment • 03 Mar 25
Hopes Storm Éowyn will not discourage clean energy use What lessons can be learned from Storm Éowyn in terms of energy resilience, as people move away from solid and fossil fuels to more electric and renewable energy options? Environment • 03 Mar 25
Claims after Éowyn could reach €300m - insurance body The body which represents the insurance sector says indications from its members are that the total cost of claims for Storm Éowyn could grow to as high as €300 million. Ireland • 20 Feb 25
Claims after Éowyn could reach €300m - insurance body The body which represents the insurance sector says indications from its members are that the total cost of claims for Storm Éowyn could grow to as high as €300 million. Ireland • 20 Feb 25
Storm Éowyn, cold spell likely to cost FBD Insurance €30m Insurance company FBD has said that two weather events last month - Storm Éowyn and a cold spell - are expected to cost it €30 million. Weather • 13 Feb 25
Storm Éowyn, cold spell likely to cost FBD Insurance €30m Insurance company FBD has said that two weather events last month - Storm Éowyn and a cold spell - are expected to cost it €30 million. Weather • 13 Feb 25
'Like Christmas morning', says woman after power restored A Galway woman who was without power for 19 days after Storm Éowyn said it was like Christmas morning when power was restored on Monday evening. Ireland • 12 Feb 25
'Like Christmas morning', says woman after power restored A Galway woman who was without power for 19 days after Storm Éowyn said it was like Christmas morning when power was restored on Monday evening. Ireland • 12 Feb 25
Power restored to all customers hit by storm, says ESB ESB Networks said that power has been restored to all remaining customers impacted by Storm Éowyn nearly three weeks ago. Ireland • 12 Feb 25
Power restored to all customers hit by storm, says ESB ESB Networks said that power has been restored to all remaining customers impacted by Storm Éowyn nearly three weeks ago. Ireland • 12 Feb 25
Around 200 customers without power after Storm Éowyn ESB Networks has said less than 200 customers remain without power following Storm Éowyn. Connacht • 10 Feb 25
Around 200 customers without power after Storm Éowyn ESB Networks has said less than 200 customers remain without power following Storm Éowyn. Connacht • 10 Feb 25
Storm Éowyn clean-up in Galway could cost up to €15m Initial estimates put the cost of the clean-up operation after Storm Éowyn in Galway city at between €10 million and €15 million. Connacht • 10 Feb 25
Storm Éowyn clean-up in Galway could cost up to €15m Initial estimates put the cost of the clean-up operation after Storm Éowyn in Galway city at between €10 million and €15 million. Connacht • 10 Feb 25
Call for generator stockpile as 3,500 stils without power Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy has called for a stockpile of generators to be made available so that vulnerable patients are not left without electricity in the event of a future storm. Ireland • 08 Feb 25
Call for generator stockpile as 3,500 stils without power Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy has called for a stockpile of generators to be made available so that vulnerable patients are not left without electricity in the event of a future storm. Ireland • 08 Feb 25
Damage to Coillte forests after storm could cost millions Coillte estimates that the costs involved in removing damaged trees and replanting forests will run to millions of euro. Regional • 07 Feb 25
Damage to Coillte forests after storm could cost millions Coillte estimates that the costs involved in removing damaged trees and replanting forests will run to millions of euro. Regional • 07 Feb 25
Farmers can help maintain trees near power lines - ICMSA The head of one of Ireland's main farming groups has proposed that basic maintenance of hedgerows and trees overhanging power and communications cabling should be contracted out to trained local farmers. Ireland • 07 Feb 25
Farmers can help maintain trees near power lines - ICMSA The head of one of Ireland's main farming groups has proposed that basic maintenance of hedgerows and trees overhanging power and communications cabling should be contracted out to trained local farmers. Ireland • 07 Feb 25
Family without power had 'no option' but to move to hotel Approximately 7,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power following Storm Éowyn with electricity restored to 761,000 customers. Connacht • 06 Feb 25
Family without power had 'no option' but to move to hotel Approximately 7,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power following Storm Éowyn with electricity restored to 761,000 customers. Connacht • 06 Feb 25
