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A MUM-OF-THREE who had no power or water for ten days after Storm Eowyn said she “felt depressed” on day five but admitted that “by day seven I was apoplectic”.
Maggie Lyng and her family feel let down by the local and national authorities in their failed reaction to families like hers who were left to fend for themselves through bitter cold temperatures.
The artist and healthcare assistant lives with her husband and three daughters in a rural location in Boardsmill, near Trim, Co Meath and her home, along with five other houses, only had power restored on Sunday morning.
She said: “I’ve only three spots of internet in the house and I was leaning backwards on the couch with the phone a certain way to the window to get a signal and when I looked back, the lights were on at 11.50am.
“The power often goes here for some reason. We could be out five times in a year but only up to maybe two days at most.
“We have a gas stove and hob so at least we had some way to heat the house and cook something.
“Day five I was really down but day seven, I lost it. I was apoplectic with everyone. I said every politician was as full of s*** as my toilets were and if anyone mentioned a community hub, I was ready to take the heads clean off them.
“I went out to the garden and screamed, threw a few things around and kicked another few things. The dog was even depressed.”
She said she felt badly let down by the government, who she believes owe the people an apology in the response to a national emergency.
The mum blasted: “Community hubs? A shop offering to charge phones. That’s no refuge for people in dire straits who need somewhere warm to sit, somewhere to shower and somewhere they can gather to share a cup of tea in company.
“These hubs didn’t have clothes washing facilities and you can’t take a shower by the lotto machine in the local shop.
“All help, no matter what, was so appreciated but what they could offer was limited especially as people’s needs became greater with each passing day.
“One place I went to didn’t even know they were listed as a hub.
“There was a failure by the state in their duty of care to us. Our welfare was vacated. We were totally abandoned by local, regional and national government.”
ESB Networks said approximately 25,000 homes, farms, schools and businesses remain without power today – 11 days on from Storm Eowyn.
Restoration works are continuing with the help of crews from Austria, Finland, France, the UK, Germany, Netherlands and Norway, who are on the ground in the worst impacted areas.
Maggie said they rented a hotel room in Trim for their daughters one night but she and her husband went home to maintain the fire – the only bit of heat in their home.
FULL LIST OF STORM NAMES 2024/25
THE Irish meteorological service, along with the national weather services of the UK and the Netherlands, each contributed seven names to list of storm names for this season.
The new storms list runs from early September until late August the following year, coinciding with the beginning of autumn.
The system of naming storms was first launched in 2015 so that the communication of severe weather is easier.
And Met Eireann’s contributions were taken from a list of more than 500 suggestions by primary school children participating in ESB Science Blast last February.
Ireland contributed the names Conall, Darragh, Hugo, Izzy, Naoise, Poppy and Vivienne.
Letters Q, U, X, Y, Z are not included, which is in line with the US National Hurricane Centre naming convention.
The full list for 2024/25 is:
- Ashley
- Bert
- Conall
- Darragh
- Eowyn
- Floris
- Gerben
- Hugo
- Izzy
- James
- Kayleigh
- Lewis
- Mavis
- Naoise
- Otje
- Poppy
- Rafi
- Sayuri
- Tilly
- Vivienne
- Wren
In addition, costs such as food waste, water, candles, takeaways and deli food have all added to an already cost pressing January.
She said: “By day nine, we nearly had to sit on top of the fire wearing jackets and coats to get any heat, the house had grown so cold.
“I didn’t hear a thing from any politicians. At a time when people had no power and no internet, there should have been cars driving around with loudspeakers telling people where they could go and what they could do.
“It has been an absolute eye-opening experience.
“Every village may not have a shop or a church but most have a school and they should be given generators to open a classroom to locals in times like this where they can charge phones, get a bit of heat into them and talk to other people.
“I’ve heard so many stories of people on their own who have been so lonely and so cold for too long.
“I really feel that the government needs to give us an apology.”
How to get FREE tickets to popular UK television shows like Masked Singer, Love Island and Gladiators
HAVE you ever wondered how to watch your favourite TV show from the live studio?
Here’s how you can bag tickets to judge some terrific or terrible acts on Britain’s Got Talent, or chant ‘take it off’ at the Masked Singer… and the best part is that it’s completely free.
Through various websites, there’s a chance to travel all over the country to see your favourite TV shows and the stars on them up close and personal.
For any fans of the Masked Singer, make sure to sign up to Lost in TV as the show will return later this year to film at Bovington Airfield in Hertfordshire, and they want new faces to watch the action unfold.
If you create an account, then you can view all the shows currently filming, or due to kick off in 2025.
Check for more information about each show as some require the audience to stand rather than sit.
The other two current shows available to watch from the sidelines are The 13 Million Club, which films in Bethnal Green, and QI, hosted by Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies, filmed in White City.
The Apprentice – You’re Fired regularly releases dates too, with filming taking place on Queen Caroline Street, London.
Other fan favourites that you can watch live include Bullseye with Freddie Flintoff, The Antiques Roadshow and The Wheel.
If the show isn’t currently filming then register your interest, and they’ll keep you in the loop with updates.
The Applause Store also offer free tickets to lots of popular shows including Britain’s Got Talent and Love Island.
If you’re a fan of Love Island All Stars, there’s a chance to watch the finale in South Africa.
The ITV show is filming live in Cape Town, and when the All Stars version of the series comes to an end, they need an audience watching on.
If you want to stay in the UK, then head to Britain’s Got Talent, as there’s a chance to catch the semi-finals which film in Wembley – register your interest now, for news of when that’s happening and how to get tickets.
Gladiators has returned for 2025 with father and son presenting duo, Bradley and Barney Walsh.
You can get tickets to watch amateur contestants take on The Eliminator against ex-Olympians and pro-athletes like Viper and Fire.
Also on the Applause Store is also a chance to watch Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win and even Celebrity Big Brother.
In the past, they’ve also offered tickets to watch special screenings, like season three of Bridgerton, and given the opportunity to attend premieres and red carpets – so keep your eyes peeled.
Tickets aren’t guaranteed, so they say sign up to the priority club for £35 a year to move nearer to the front of the queue.
Another website is sro audiences which is the place to go if you want to go have a laugh on The Jonathan Ross Show, or debate with the Loose Women – both in White City.
It’s also the place to try and get a glimpse of Graham Norton and some high flying celebrities on his chat show.
Five filming locations to see for free
Here are the filming locations of five popular UK TV shows that you can visit and it'll cost you nothing...
Gavin and Stacey
- The show ended with a Christmas finale, but fans can visit Barry in Wales to relive the series.
- Visit Gwen, Uncle Bryn, and Doris’s homes on Trinity Street, and the famous Marco’s Cafe on Barry Island.
Beyond Paradise
- The spin-off from Death in Paradise is set in the fictional Shipton Abbott, filmed in Looe, South England.
- Key locations include Looe’s beaches, Fore Street, and The Stables in Port Eliot House & Gardens.
Midsomer Murders
- Filmed in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, with additional scenes in Thame, known as Causton village.
- Notable spots include the Spread Eagle hotel, The Black Horse, Rumsey’s Chocolaterie, and Thame Museum.
All Creatures Great and Small
- Set in the Yorkshire Dales, with Grassington doubling as Darrowby.
- Visit The Stripey Badger Bookshop and The Devonshire pub, which transforms into the Drovers Arms.
Call the Midwife
- The series features many real locations, including West Wittering beach in Sussex.
- Visit the Eilean Glas Lighthouse on Scalpay island, a filming location and small museum.
We also spoke to the man that’s visited all 76 cities, including Media City’s hometown of Salford.
And we had a writer tour the Emmerdale set, a visit around the village will only set you back £35.
Aldi Ireland fans set to love new matching kitchen staples in middle aisle – with prices from €14.99
ALDI Ireland fans are set to love new matching kitchen staples in the middle aisle – with prices from €14.99.
The bargain supermarket has matching Textured Kettle & Toasters in stores this week.
Aldi Ireland is set to sell kettle and toaster sets for a bargain price this Thursday.
It reads on their website: “Add some style and functionality to your kitchen with these Textured Kettle & Toaster essentials.”
The bargain buy has a capacity of 1.7 litres, making it perfect for the whole family.
The toaster also comes with three features: reheat, defrost and a stop button.
And a detachable crumb tray is included in the price.
What’s more, the matching set comes in three different colours – blue, white or yellow.
The bargain buy is set to sell out fast, so shoppers must be quick.
The supermarket also has other kitchen staples for a bargain price.
The Ambiano Air Fryer With Windows is priced at €49.99 and is set to hit the stores nationwide from Thursday, February 6.
And it is €80 cheaper than the equivalent.
The air fryer has excellent benefits, such as creating healthy, low-fat alternatives to deep-fried food without losing flavour.
It cooks food like a traditional convection oven in a small machine with a window, allowing you to view the food while cooking and preventing heat loss when you open it.
The digital touch screen lets you control the air fryer based on its temperature, timer and cooking presets.
It features 12 cooking functions: cooking, frying, toasting, roasting, reheating, deep frying, baking, grilling, rotisserie chicken, dehydrating, defrosting and blast cooking.
It includes an extensive range of accessories, including two baking grid trays, an oil tray, a chicken rotisserie and a round rotating basket.
The air fryer’s capacity is 4.8 litres with a standard appliance interior.
It serves approximately 4-5 people, perfect for a large family.
For those who worry about the machine overheating, do not fret as it comes with overheating protection, meaning it is very unlikely for it to overheat.
The air fryer features a sleek design that can fit seamlessly into any kitchen decor – and it can be put away in the cupboard.
It also comes with a three-year guarantee.
Aldi Ireland’s air fryer is a cheaper alternative to the Ninja Deluxe Air Fryer MAX PRO, priced at €129.99 – making it €80 cheaper.
However, the cheaper alternative has a smaller capacity; the original offers 6.2 litres, which can fit up to four chicken breasts.
THE HISTORY OF ALDI
The German discount supermarket chain came to Ireland in 1999.
Aldi’s first few shops opened in November 1999, with locations in Sandyford, Dublin, and Ballincollig, Cork.
By the mid-2000s, Aldi bosses had opened numerous stores, focusing on providing high-quality products at low prices.
As the recession hit 2008-2012, Aldi’s popularity grew as consumers became more price-conscious.
The supermarket giant continued it’s expansion in Ireland between 2013-2018, while refurbishing existing stores.
By 2018, Aldi had over 130 shops throughout the country.
The chain began to focus on expanding its range of Irish-made products and supporting local producers.
In 2023, Aldi had over 140 stores in Ireland.
The store invested in sustainability initiatives, such as reducing plastic packaging and increasing the availability of organic and eco-friendly products.
Aldi chiefs said: “At Aldi we are committed to supporting Irish suppliers. Developed in partnership with Bord Bia, Grow with Aldi is designed to help the very best Irish suppliers develop their brand.
“To date, we’ve invested €10 million in our Grow with Aldi development programme in a bid to find the very best Irish suppliers.
“As a result, for a limited time only there are over 47 new products, from 27 Irish suppliers available in store.”
Aldi have introduced technological advancements with self-checkout systems and contactless payment options.
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