Clare County Council is urging the public to reach out to people living in isolated areas who may not be in a position to engage with support services in the aftermath of Storm Éyown.
It comes as households across the county have begun availing of community response hubs on their sixth day without access to electricity or water.
General Manager of Hotel Doolin, Donal Minihane, has been outlining the events leading up to them opening their doors to the parishes of Kilshanny, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna and surrounding areas.
Some staff have been working straight through since the onset of Storm Éyown in order to assist the public with access to showers, charging facilities and a place to just relax.
The Hotel has also been delivering meals to vulnerable people in the locality who were unable to leave their homes.
Local resident Helen has been availing of the shower service there and says its been a challenging few days.
Today, ESB is aiming to restore supply to 5,800 premises in Clare, while over 3,500 remain without water.
Niall Sheedy and his family are among those entering their sixth day without connection and has high praise for the emergency services following the damage.
Clare County Council, meanwhile, is now urging the public to look out for vulnerable people living in isolated areas, who may not be able to engage with community hubs.
The Ennistymon Community Centre has also been acting as a hub for showers and charging in North Clare.
Tríona O’Dwyer from Kilshanny who’s been availing of it says there’s been great comraderie in her home village.
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