Storm Floris: At least 10,000 homes and farms without power as Ireland misses worst of the storm

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Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow wind warnings for Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan. Stock image: PA

Keith Kelly and Ralph Riegel

Over 10,000 homes and businesses lost power as Storm Floris swept past Ireland’s north west coast with winds gusting to almost 100kmh on Monday morning.

A major repair campaign is underway by ESB Networks crews with all households, farms and businesses expected to be reconnected by early on Tuesday.

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