One Laois town has over 2,400 homes and businesses without electricity this afternoon and evening.
Mountmellick experienced a power cut this afternoon, Friday September 21. The fault occurred just before 3pm.
Repairs due by 9pm tonight
ESB Networks says 2,403 customers have been affected by the fault, which is due to be repaired by tonight at 9pm.
ESB stated that it is working to repair the fault on their website.
“We apologise for the loss of supply. We are currently working to repair a fault affecting your premises and will restore power as quickly as possible.”
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