Over 1,000 homes and business in Tullamore without power

Over 1,000 homes and businesses in Tullamore are currently without power due to two faults.

A fault in Clonminch is affecting over 1,000 premises. According to www.powercheck.ie, the estimated restore time for this fault is 3.45pm.

A second fault in the town is affecting 49 premises. According to powercheck.ie, the estimated restore time for this fault is 3pm.

The ESB says it apologises for the loss of supply and that it is currently working to repair a fault affecting the affected premises and will restore power as quickly as possible.