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Nearly 700 homes without power following overnight storms

The west coast has been particularly badly hit by the overnight high winds, with power cuts from Donegal to Limerick.

ALMOST 700 HOMES on the west coast are without electricity this morning following heavy overnight storms.

ESB Networks is reporting power cuts in many areas between Ballyraine, Co Donegal, and Abbeyfeale in Limerick.

Areas in counties Donegal, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Limerick are among those affected.

Estimated times for the services to be restored have not yet been offered, though ESB crews are working to repair any damage caused.

Met Éireann data for 9am shows heavy winds across the country, with gusts of up to 53 knots – nearly 100 kilometres per hour – at Malin Head in Co Donegal.

As yet, however, there are no reports of any traffic disruptions as a result of fallen trees or debris.

Send details of any disruptions you come across to tips@thejournal.ie.

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    Mute Paul Murphy
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    Jan 26th 2021, 9:34 PM

    Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink. All these vaccines and still front line workers go unprotected

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    Mute DERRY1973
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    Jan 26th 2021, 9:57 PM

    @Paul Murphy: patience is a virtue. Incase you don’t know the Irish haven’t a Devine right to a endless amount of vaccine at the moment.

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    Mute Paul Furey
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    Jan 26th 2021, 10:18 PM

    @Paul Murphy: not all these vaccines have been approved yet

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    Mute Fandandi
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    Jan 26th 2021, 11:00 PM

    They lost my trust as a company when it was discovered they had cancer causing chemicals in some of their products but hey, beggers can’t be choosers. Hurry up and get those bad boys to us ASAP.

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    Mute JusticeForJoe
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    Jan 27th 2021, 12:12 AM

    @Fandandi: Can I ask who discovered this?

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    Mute JustMeHere
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    Jan 27th 2021, 12:44 AM

    @JusticeForJoe: This was big news relating to Johnson and Johnson talcum powder. They’ve paid out billions in damages.

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    Mute J
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    Jan 26th 2021, 10:41 PM

    “In terms of supply we’re very confident and on track to meet all of our commitments,” – until we’re not on track.

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    Mute Sidney Cooper
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    Jan 26th 2021, 9:24 PM

    Dont be selling to higger bidders now

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    Jan 27th 2021, 10:07 AM

    @Sidney Cooper: 500 million going to third world countries at cost price

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    Mute Eddie Michael
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    Jan 27th 2021, 6:57 AM

    No thanks, not with their history of dodgy ingredients

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    Mute William Lyones
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    Jan 27th 2021, 1:23 AM

    Brilliant

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    Mute Ro-your-nan
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    Jan 26th 2021, 10:50 PM

    Johnson should get the Johnson & Johnson

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    Mute Rory J Leonard
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    Jan 27th 2021, 3:18 AM

    @Ro-your-nan:

    “The J&J shot delivers genetic instructions…”

    Here’s hoping he opts for a strong dose to help steer him back along the path of economic righteousness for his Country.

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    Mute Teresa O'Halloran
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    Jan 27th 2021, 7:22 AM

    @Ro-your-nan: I’m sure he already got his AstraZeneca jab. They have plenty ingredients to look after the UK.

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    Mute Raul
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    Jan 27th 2021, 8:14 AM

    I’d preffer this one to Modena or others, is Johnson & Johnson, may not save me from Covid but at least it may rejuvenate my skin

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