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Storm Boelo leaves thousands of homes without power across Ireland

Thousands of homes across the island of Ireland lost electricity as Storm Boelo brought strong winds on Saturday.

Thousands without electricity as Storm Boelo hits
File photo Thousands without electricity as Storm Boelo hits Photo: BBC News

Worst affected areas in Northern Ireland

More than 1,000 homes near Springfield in County Fermanagh and Bushmills in County Antrim are without power. The worst impacted areas also include locations where over 1,000 homes lost electricity.

Republic of Ireland impact details

Milford in County Donegal saw more than 1,600 homes lose power during the storm. Aghagad in County Sligo had over 1,200 homes impacted by the weather event.

Record wind speeds recorded

Northern Ireland's strongest gust reached 78mph at Orlock Head in County Down on Saturday. Malin Head in Donegal recorded gusts of 83mph during the same period.

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