Storm Éowyn: Laois shops with generators open doors to customers without power

Laois businesses with generators have offered customers affected by Storm Éowyn the use of their power.

Supervalu branches in Laois have reached out a hand to help local customers affected by power outages.

ESB Networks have revealed that over 15,000 homes across Laois are currently without power.

The Laois locations have taken to Facebook, offering to allow locals the chance to charge their phones and to provide hot water for baby bottles.

Supervalu branches in Abbeyleix, Rathdowney and Portlaoise have posted on social media welcoming affected customers. 

Pictured: The post shared to Facebook by Laois Supervalu branches

Mr Connell Breslin, owner of Breslin's Supervalu in Rathdowney and Abbeyleix, has said that many local businesses are doing what they can during the storm.

"This initiative is something that would happen across the country," he said.

"When you are in a community, you are part of a community," Mr Breslin said.

"It's only a small gesture, but if there is anything we can do, we will. There are other businesses around Rathdowney doing the same," he said.

"We all want to help out where we can, we have power and others might not. If there's anything we can do to help, we can and we will," Mr Breslin finished.

Laois has now been downgraded to a Status Yellow weather warning, in place until 4pm on Friday.

For more updates on Storm Eowyn clean up operations across Laois, keep an eye on the Leinster Express / Laois Live home page.