Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA WireAround 1,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country are without power as a result of Storm Dave. ESB Networks said its crews are mobilised in impacted areas and responding to power outages as quickly as possible, where safe to do so. The latest figures available from ESB approximated that the number of properties waiting for power to be restored was around 1,000 by 1pm on Sunday afternoon. Photograph: Chris MaddaloniStrong winds associated with Storm Dave led to 23 flight cancellations at Dublin Airport. These mixed conditions will remain through the week, with mild temperatures early in the week set to return to normal values by the weekend.

Source: The Irish Times April 05, 2026 18:06 UTC