OutageWatch IE

Stay informed about power outages in your area with OutageWatch IE - the real-time power outage monitoring app for Ireland.

REAL-TIME OUTAGE ALERTS
Get instant notifications about power outages affecting your area. Monitor faults, planned interruptions, and restorations with customizable alerts that keep you informed when it matters most.

SMART LOCATION MONITORING
Set your monitoring location using our interactive map powered by OpenStreetMap. Choose your alert radius from 1-20 km and see your coverage area visualized on the map. The app automatically calculates distances and only notifies you about outages within your selected radius.

CUSTOMIZABLE NOTIFICATIONS
Take control of your alerts with flexible notification settings:
• Choose how often to check for outages (10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes)
• Filter notifications by type (Fault, Planned Outage, or Restored)
• Receive grouped notifications for multiple outages
• Get reminder notifications for active outages

HOME SCREEN WIDGET
View outages at a glance without opening the app. Our scrollable home screen widget shows current outages in your area, making it easy to stay informed with just a quick look.

POWER STATUS CHECK
Check if your specific property is affected by an outage using your MRPN (Meter Point Reference Number). Simply enter your 11-digit MRPN and get instant status updates from ESB Networks. Your MRPN is stored locally and only sent to ESB Networks when you check your power status.

DETAILED OUTAGE INFORMATION
View comprehensive outage details including:
• Outage location and affected area
• Number of customers affected
• Estimated restoration time
• Outage type (Fault, Planned, or Restored)
• Distance from your location

QUICK FAULT REPORTING
Report power faults directly to ESB Networks through the app. Access the official ESB Networks reporting form with one tap, or call their emergency line directly.

MODERN USER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a beautiful, modern interface with:
• Dark mode support for comfortable viewing
• Material Design 3 components
• Smooth animations and transitions
• Intuitive navigation
• Offline support with cached data

PRIVACY FIRST
Your privacy is our priority:
• All data stored locally on your device
• No account required - use the app immediately
• No personal data transmitted to external servers
• Location data never shared with third parties
• MRPN only sent to ESB Networks when you check power status
• Optional premium feature to remove ads

BATTERY OPTIMIZED
The app is designed to be battery-friendly:
• Smart background polling with WorkManager
• Only runs when network is available
• Respects battery optimization settings
• Efficient data storage and caching

DATA SOURCES
Outage information is provided by ESB Networks through their public Powercheck API. Map data is provided by OpenStreetMap contributors. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by ESB Networks.

Perfect for:
• Homeowners monitoring power outages
• Businesses tracking service interruptions
• Anyone who wants to stay informed about power supply in Ireland

Download OutageWatch IE today and never be caught off guard by a power outage again!