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ESB Networks is the only electricity distribution operator in the Republic of Ireland, serving 2.5 million homes, farms and businesses. The map above shows live ESB power outages reported across the 26 counties, with the estimated time of restoration for each incident.
ESB Networks, the company behind every electricity meter in Ireland
ESB Networks is a subsidiary of the ESB Group, founded in 1927 as the state electricity provider. The company is led by Managing Director Nicholas Tarrant and is headquartered at 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower in Dublin 2.
It serves 2.5 million customers and connected 37,558 new homes and businesses to the grid in 2024. More than 1.9 million smart meters have been installed across the country and are now read remotely every day.
ESB Networks is distinct from the electricity suppliers customers pay each month, such as Electric Ireland, Bord Gáis Energy or SSE Airtricity. The networks company operates the physical grid, regardless of the chosen supplier.
A 23,000 km underground cable network spanning every county
The Irish distribution network includes 23,000 km of underground cables, 150,000 km of overhead lines, 2.2 million poles and more than 640 high-voltage substations.
It operates at 110 kV in the Dublin area, and at 38 kV, 20 kV and 10 kV across the rest of the country. ESB Networks has invested over 6 billion euros in the grid over the last decade.
Storm Éowyn left 768,000 ESB customers without power in January 2025
Storm Éowyn struck Ireland on 24 January 2025 and became the most damaging weather event ever recorded on the ESB Networks grid, with a peak of 768,000 customers without electricity.
More than 1,600 field technicians were deployed, including crews called in from the United Kingdom and France through European mutual aid agreements. The event prompted the launch of the Winter Resilience Plan 2025.
Planned outages versus unplanned faults: how ESB Networks classifies events
Planned outages are scheduled in advance for grid works or new connections, and customers receive notice. Unplanned faults cover equipment failures, third-party damage from construction or road accidents, and weather damage.
A third category, emergency outages, is triggered when the network team needs to cut power immediately for safety reasons, for instance after a fallen line or a substation fire.
Where ESB faults concentrate: Dublin, Cork, Galway and the rural west
Dublin concentrates the largest volume of incidents in absolute numbers, driven by population density and a network that is mostly underground, where faults come from equipment failure rather than weather.
Rural counties such as Galway, Mayo and Donegal record more outages caused by wind and trees on overhead lines. Cork combines both profiles, with an urban core and an exposed rural hinterland.
Reporting an ESB fault: dial 1800 372 999, available 24/7
The official ESB Networks emergency line is 1800 372 999, open 24/7. From abroad, dial 00353 21 238 2410. Callers are asked for the MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number), the 11-digit code printed on the electricity bill.
For visible electrical hazards such as fallen cables, smoking transformers or sparking equipment, dial 999 or 112 first to alert emergency services before contacting the networks operator.
How PowerCheck and this page complement each other for ESB outage tracking
ESB Networks runs the official PowerCheck tool at powercheck.esbnetworks.ie, with the same incident data refreshed in real time. The @ESBNetworks account on X publishes restoration updates during major events.
This page combines the live map, the network background and the emergency contacts on a single URL, designed for users who want context as well as a status check.
When ESB power cuts also take down broadband, mobile and TV
ESB power cuts can affect fixed broadband, mobile networks and TV services when local exchanges or cell sites lose power. Eir owns the largest fixed-line network through Open Eir, while Vodafone, Three and Virgin Media also operate their own infrastructure.
Mobile cell sites generally hold a battery backup of two to four hours, but a multi-day outage can take whole rural areas offline for voice and data, even when the wider mobile network is intact.
Frequently asked questions about ESB power outages
How do I check an ESB outage?
Use the live map at the top of this page, or the official PowerCheck tool at powercheck.esbnetworks.ie. Both show outages by Eircode, county or street, with the estimated time of restoration when available.
How do I know when my electricity will be back?
Each incident logged by ESB Networks shows an estimated time of restoration (ETR). For major events, the ETR is updated every two to four hours and published on the map and on the @ESBNetworks account on X.
How can I find out if there is a power cut in my area?
Enter your Eircode in the map at the top of this page. Outages are mapped at street level for urban areas and at townland level for rural counties such as Mayo, Donegal or Kerry.
Who do I call for an ESB power outage near me?
Call ESB Networks on 1800 372 999, available 24/7 (00353 21 238 2410 from abroad). For visible electrical hazards such as fallen cables or sparking equipment, dial 999 or 112 first to alert emergency services.
From ESB faults to broadband cuts: tracking outages across Ireland's networks
Beyond ESB-specific incidents, the Ireland power outage page gives the broader national view. For cascading effects on connectivity, the Irish internet outage page tracks live incidents across fixed and mobile networks.