Ireland Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Ireland.
POWER CUT Ireland
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
Power cuts in Ireland are handled by NIE Networks in Northern Ireland and ESB Networks in the Republic. Use the right live map for your side of the border. Business affected? We can help with an emergency generator 24/7.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
POWER CUT IN IRELAND? FIND YOUR NETWORK
The island has two separate operators. In Northern Ireland, check NIE Networks PowerCheck or call NIE Networks on 03457 643 643. In the Republic of Ireland, check ESB Networks PowerCheck. Keep freezer doors shut, unplug sensitive equipment and stay away from fallen lines.
- Northern Ireland: NIE Networks, 03457 643 643
- Republic of Ireland: ESB Networks PowerCheck
Before you search either map, check your own fuse board for a tripped switch and look out of the window to see whether neighbours are dark too. North of the border, PowerCheck lets you search by postcode. In the Republic, ESB Networks PowerCheck only shows outages affecting more than ten properties, so a fault on a single house may not appear there.
Through a long cut, keep the family in one warm room and use torches rather than candles. Leave the freezer closed, switch off cookers and heaters so nothing restarts unattended, and check on neighbours who live alone.
IRELAND’S PORTS, DOCKLANDS AND INDUSTRY
Dublin Docklands and the International Financial Services Centre, Cork Harbour’s Ringaskiddy container terminal and the Belfast Harbour Estate each concentrate heavy electricity demand. Belfast Harbour alone is home to more than 700 firms. Offices, warehouses and harbour businesses all face the same risk in a cut: systems down, shipments delayed and staff unable to work. We offer 24/7 emergency generator hire, along with standby generators and regular servicing for sites that want backup in place. Before you call, list the essential loads, from refrigeration to IT, so we can match a generator to them. If an outage threatens a site, read how to keep your business running and call us on 0115 9444 422.
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IRELAND POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
Live outages for the island are published by the two operators: use NIE Networks PowerCheck in Northern Ireland or ESB Networks PowerCheck in the Republic, both linked above.
STORM ÉOWYN AND THE ISLAND’S NETWORK
Storm Éowyn struck on 24 January 2025 and left around 768,000 ESB Networks customers without power at its peak. North of the border, outages affected some 285,000 NIE Networks customers. ESB reported all affected customers restored by 12 February 2025. Households that are older or rely on medical equipment may be eligible for each operator’s priority register.
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Please note - we are unable to assist with home power cut issues - but we will try to provide you with the correct contact number for your energy provider who should be able to assist you further.
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WHERE WE CAN HELP
Contact our 24/7 line to discuss emergency generator hire for Northern Ireland and the Republic.
Which map do I check near the border?
If your address is in Northern Ireland, use NIE Networks PowerCheck or call 03457 643 643. If it is in the Republic, use ESB Networks PowerCheck.
OUR IRELAND EMERGENCY POWER CUT HIRE SERVICES
Our in-house hire specialists will listen to your specific needs to create a bespoke hire package. Within 2-4 hours, we can be with you restoring the power, wherever you are in Ireland or the surrounding areas.
BESPOKE PACKAGES BUILT TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Everything is available on long or short-term rental contracts. Whether it is for planned routine works or reactive emergency situations, our service team can manage the logistics from the delivery, through to the commissioning of any temporary hire systems. This service includes the on-site assessment for installing a temporary generator in a safe and sustainable manner.
FIND OUT MOREEMERGENCY GENERATOR HIRE 365 DAYS A YEAR
If you are facing a sudden loss of power, you can trust that we will get things sorted quickly. We aim to get equipment to you within 4 hours of logging a call with our team. An on-site engineer will provide an assessment for installing a temporary generator, no matter where you are in the country.
FIND OUT MOREREMOTE MONITORING USING THE LATEST TELEMETRY SYSTEMS
Using the very latest telemetry systems, we can remotely monitor the operation of your hire generator sets while operating in an unmanned location. These controls and measures monitor:
- Fuel & coolant levels
- Oil levels & pressure
- Operating temperature
- Battery status
- Power output
The system also helps to ensure the smooth running of essential or back up power without having to send an engineer regularly to site.
FIND OUT MORESPECIALIST CONTROL CAPABILITIES
Our machines can be configured to offer additional resilience for critical suppliers. Applications include:
- Generator to generator load sharing
- On Load demand Schemes
- G99 compliant mains synchronisation & decoupling
- Peak lopping
- Dead bus synchronisation
- Configurable PLC software
Coupled with our remote Scada monitoring system, we are able to provide our clients with real time status, alarms and control, giving them peace of mind.
FIND OUT MOREOVER 1100 RENTAL SPEC GENERATORS AVAILABLE FROM 20 – 2200KVA, DELIVERED WITHIN 2-4 HOURS IN AN EMERGENCY
No matter what you’re trying to power, we can find a generator which suits your requirements. You may be looking to power equipment, a building or a temporary event – whatever it is we can find the appropriate solution. With Hire Sales team members located across the UK, we’re never far away if you’re looking for help. Below is a selection of our hire generator range, which boasts over 30 different generators, rated from 20 – 2200kVA.
NetZPack 60/75
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NetZPack 45/75
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NetZPack 30/45
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NetZPack 30/75
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R220C5 220kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R165C5 165kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R550C5 550kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R50C5 50kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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YOUR SPECIALIST HIRE TEAM
We have a dedicated team of experts to look after hire, as well as engineers, project managers, consultants and logistics coordinators who are all directly employed by us. They put their expertise to work for you, providing high specification equipment that is bespoke to your needs and budget.