Thousands Of Homes And Businesses Still Without Power Following Storm Ali

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Almost 40 thousand homes, farms and businesses are still without power this morning following Storm Ali.

It hit Ireland yesterday, leaving two people dead in separate incidents in Galway and south Armagh.

The ESB expected that all issues in Clare would be rectified last evening, and is reporting no faults here this morning.

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In Galway, however, 40 homes near Gort and 96 homes in the Woodford area are set to be without supply for much of today.

The ESB’s Paul Hand says crews are working to restore power this morning – but the rate of restoration will slow down due to faults: