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Ireland came dangerously close to facing catastrophic flooding during Storm Éowyn, according to new findings by researchers at the University of Galway. The study reveals that had the storm struck just one week earlier, certain parts of the country could have experienced sea levels rising over five meters above normal — a scenario that could have caused devastating tidal flooding …

The impact of Storm Éowyn was all-pervasive, with an estimated 74,000 homes, farms, and businesses still without electricity, and tens of thousands still disconnected from broadband services. Utility companies and the government have been hard at work to restore the vital services, but frustration among residents and business owners is on the rise. Eir confirmed around 20,000 customers mainly in …