NEVER, EVER touch or approach fallen wires as they are live and extremely dangerous.
Report fallen wires immediately by calling the ESB Emergency Services on 1800 372 999.
The electricity network has been severely impacted. The public can monitor PowerCheck.ie for power restoration times. To report an outage please call 1800 372 999 or log the fault at https://powercheck.esbnetworks.ie/
Water Outages
Uisce Éireann customers can check Water.ie and follow Uisce Éireann on social media for updates. To get in touch with any issues or concerns via Uisce Éireann 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies via Water.ie.
Westmeath County Council Storm Éowyn Community Support Helpline 044 9338935
Available Saturday 1st Feb- Monday 3rd February 10am – 12pm (noon)
From Tuesday 4th February 9am to 4.30pm
Westmeath County Council Emergency Out of Hours Contact line 044 9332000
Department of Social Protection - Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme provides assistance to households affected by a severe weather event. It is administered by the Community Welfare Service. The scheme aims to lighten the hardship rather than provide full compensation for damage.
Phone: 0818 60 70 80
Email: dncws@welfare.ie or Community Welfare Service at HAS@welfare.ie
For further information and latest updates see Gov.ie click here
Additional Supports
In an Emergency situation dial 999 or 112
Main Garda Stations - Mullingar 044 9384000
Athlone 0906 498550
Health Service Executive (HSE) – www.hse.ie
MIDOC Athlone & Mullingar (GP Out of Hours) Freephone 1800 302702
Senior Helpline Freephone 1800 804 591 10am – 10pm
(Confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers)
https://www.thirdageireland.ie/seniorline
Meal on Wheels Mullingar - 044 9344566 https://www.mealsonwheelsmullingar.com/
Meal on Wheels Athlone - 090 6494393 Email : athlonemealsonwheels@gmail.com
Dedicated Email address: wcrf@westmeathcoco.ie Dedicated phone number: 04493 38935
With the support and generosity of many community & voluntary groups, Westmeath County Council would like to advise of the below Emergency Response Hubs available to support.
Name of Emergency Hub |
Eircode |
Services Available |
Opening hours |
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WESTMEATH LIBRARIES |
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Mullingar Library |
N91 FH4N |
Charging facilities, Toilet Facilities, WIFI |
Library hours |
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Moate Library |
N37 R3P4 |
Charging facilities, Toilet Facilities, WIFI |
Library hours |
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Athlone Library |
N37 N625 |
Charging facilities, Toilet Facilities, WIFI |
Library hours |
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Castlepollard Library |
N91 T183 |
Charging facilities, Toilet Facilities, WIFI |
Library hours |
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MULLINGAR |
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Clonkill Hurling Club (Community centre) |
N91HX78
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Charge phones, microwaves, bring your own air fryer, free tea & coffee. Showers also available
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12noon-9pm
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Women’s Community Projects Women’s Collective Ireland, Mullingar |
N91 AWH7 |
Charging facilities, tea & coffee, toilet facilities |
Mon- Thurs (9am to5pm) Friday (9am to 4pm) |
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MULTYFARNHAM |
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Multyfarnham Community Centre |
N91 AX5A |
Charging facilities, tea & coffee |
10am – 9pm
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MILLTOWN GAA |
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Milltown GAA/LGFA Football Club |
N91VA06 |
WiFi. Toilets. Showers. Charging. Microwave, Bring your own air fryer. Tea/ Coffee |
12pm – 9pm |
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ATHLONE |
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Athlone Regional Sports Centre |
N37 W3W0 |
Shower Facilities |
31st Jan (7.00am – 6.00pm & 9pm- 10pm)
1st Feb (11am – 1pm & 4pm-6pm
2nd Feb (1pm – 5pm)
Bank Hol Monday 3rd Feb (1pm – 5pm)
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Athlone GAA |
N37PW42 |
Charging facilities, Tea/Coffee, Dressing Room showers on request |
11am -5pm (Contact 085-2200795 for shower facilities)
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Garrycastle GAA |
N37 DN28 |
Shower facilities, charging facilities, Boil Water |
10am -6pm 12pm – 6pm (Shower Facilities)
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MOATE |
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Drumraney Pastoral Centre (Located next to the Church)
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N37 DW26 |
Toilet, heat and cooking facilities |
9am – 5pm |
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Carmelite Pastoral Centre, Moate |
N37AW24 |
Heating, Toilet facilities, Tea & Coffee facilities, Microwave, Charging
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10am – 5pm (Mon-Fri) |
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Moate GAA |
N37 HN12 |
Burco, Charging facilities, WFI, Shower facilities |
Daylight hours Contact Derek 086 7757660 (out of hours hrs) |
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Moate Sports & Recreation Centre |
N37KW60 |
Charging facilities, heat, Boil water, toilet facilities |
10am -5pm (Contact Keith – 0838078513) |
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CASTLEPOLLARD |
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Castlepollard GAA |
N91 PP48 |
Charging & Shower Facilities, bring your own air fryer, |
5pm – 8pm |
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KILBEGGAN and Surrounding Area |
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SWEETS Kilbeggan |
N91 KN2V |
Charging Facilities, Tea & Coffee |
9am – 5pm
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Castletown Geoghegan GAA |
N91 ARN8 |
Charging & Shower Facilities, Tea & Coffee, bring your own air fryer, |
12pm – 2pm 6pm – 9pm |
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DELVIN and RAHARNEY |
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Raharney Pavilion (At rear of Raharney National School)
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N91 AV61 |
Charging facilities |
9am – 4pm |
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Brownstown GAA (Community centre)
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N91WD30 |
Charging & Shower Facilities |
8am to 9pm |
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Storm Eowyn Response Contacts 31.01.2025
Content Last Updated/Reviewed: 31/01/2025