ESB Networks crews are working to restore electricity to 223 homes and businesses in the Kilrush area of County Clare, following damage caused by thunderstorms overnight on June 25-26, 2026.
The outages are part of a broader event that affected approximately 15,000 properties across Ireland, with the majority of repairs already completed. As of 8:00 AM on June 26, 2026, ESB reported 223 customers without supply in Clare, down from a peak of over 200 earlier.
A status yellow thunderstorm alert remains in place for parts of Ireland, including Clare, with Met Γireann warning of potential further lightning strikes and heavy downpours. ESB advises customers to stay away from fallen wires and report any damage immediately.
