DUBLIN, 10 December 2025 – Repair and restoration efforts are in full swing across the country today following the impact of Storm Bram, which swept across Ireland under a nationwide Status Orange wind warning. The storm, which brought wind speeds up to $113 \text{ km/h}$ at Roches Point in Cork, initially disconnected 54,000 homes and businesses.
As of this morning, approximately 8,000 homes, farms, and businesses remain without electricity supply. ESB Networks has confirmed that repair crews have recommenced work at first light and are busy assessing the damage to the electricity network.
ESB Networks advises the public to report any damage to electricity infrastructure and reiterates the critical safety warning: Never touch or approach fallen wires. Updates on estimated restoration times will be provided once crews have fully evaluated the impacted areas.
Transport Disruptions Persist
Travel in the capital has been significantly affected by the storm’s residual impact:
- Luas Services: A power fault has severely disrupted services in Dublin. The Green Line is suspended between Sandyford and Broombridge, while the Red Line is non-operational between Smithfield and The Point/Connolly. Commuters are advised to seek alternative travel.
- Dublin Airport (DUB): Operations faced a “significant impact” yesterday, with more than 100 flights cancelled. While the airport is expected to be fully operational today, a spokesperson warned of the potential for some residual disruption, advising passengers to check with their airlines.
- Rail and Ferry: Iarnród Éireann confirmed a full schedule of train services on all routes. However, several ferry sailings to and from Ireland have been rescheduled or delayed in the aftermath of the storm, and passengers should contact their service providers for the latest information.
The storm’s initial landfall in the south also led to widespread incidents of flooding and fallen trees.
Weather Outlook
Met Éireann forecasts a mix of conditions for today: blustery showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in the north, but the rest of the country will be mostly dry with sunny spells. The national forecaster warns that unsettled weather is likely to continue for the remainder of the week and into next week, driven by a “mobile Atlantic flow.”
