Storm Éowyn: clear-up operation goes on across Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland was still in the throes of a major clear-up operation today (Tuesday).

With tens of thousands of homes still without power and ripped-out trees blocking some footpaths and roads, Storm Éowyn continues to leave its mark.

NI Water said there were 300 properties with water supply issues.

A spokesperson said "significant" progress had been made and added:

"We can give the assurance that we won’t stop until all properties are back on supply," the spokesperson added.

"We are a 24/7 business, and that work will continue day and night until water supplies return to normal.

"We would like to thank local Councils, agencies and elected representatives who have been working alongside us to distribute bottled water and assist with access to our sites. "

Meanwhile, NI Water said bottled water was available to customers without supply at the following locations:

• Omagh Leisure Centre – Old Mountfield Rd, Omagh BT79 7EGE

• Enniskillen Lakeland Forum - Broadmeadow, Enniskillen BT74 7EF

• Dungiven Sports Centre – 32 Curragh Road, Dungiven BT47 4SE

• Derg Valley Leisure Centre – 6 Strabane Rd, Castlederg BT81 7HZ (self serve)

• Belleek Community Centre – Marina Road, Belleek BT93 3EZ (self serve)

• Milestone Centre, Termon Rd, Carrickmore, Omagh BT79 9AL (self serve)

• Edfield Way carpark, Fivemiletown (self serve)

• Centra Store, Greencastle, Omagh (self serve)

• Derrygonnelly Community Centre, Fermanagh (self serve)

• Bawnache Leisure Centre, Irvinestown (self serve)

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