Many homes in Boyle and the surrounding area are still without power this morning following Friday night’s storm.
Power was lost at around 1.30am Saturday morning as the Country was bashed by dangerously high winds. The west and north west bore the brunt of the storm.
On Saturday morning the devastation was evident as trees blocked roads and roofs lay on the ground that were blown off sheds and buildings.
A motorist on the Carrick Road had a lucky escape when a tree fell on their car at the height of the storm.
The town remained without power all day Saturday and most of Sunday with a few shops opening on a cash only basis as card machines were unavailable.
Power was restored to some homes in Boyle on Sunday evening but a number still remain in the dark.
It is understood the Boyle fault is a complex one and updates on Powercheck are advising that for 578 customers in Boyle, it could be 8pm on Tuesday before power is restored. Another 105 in town are being told power will be restored by 7pm Monday evening.
Disruptions and closures
A number of events were cancelled due to the power outage including Santa’s visit and the switching on of the Christmas Lights and the Christmas Jumper Party on Sunday in St. Joseph’s Hall.
Irish Water has also advised that “a reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to The Plains, Croghan, Grange, Killaraght, Carrickmore, Crossna, Knockvicar, Kiltycreaghtan, Mockmoyne, Corrigeenroe, Arigna, Rover, Ballyfarnon, Keadue, Boyle and surrounding areas in Co. Roscommon”.
Works are scheduled to take place until 9:30am on December 9th
The company recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
Due to the water disruption, Abbey Primary School in Boyle will remain closed today Monday December 9th as will Boyle Parochial School and Corrigeenroe NS.
The Spool Factory Co Working Hub is also closed Monday and will reopen as soon as power returns.
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