LATEST: Tipperary homes still without electricity with ESB warning restoration could take a few days
The ESB anticipate power restoration will continue for a number of days in worst affected areas due to the hazardous weather conditions and accessibility challenges
Some homes in Tipperary are still without power in the following areas according to the ESB: Aherlow, Kilross Road, Cappamore, Cashel, Glengoole and Templemore.
ESB Networks crews and partner contractors have continued to make progress to restore power to thousands of customers impacted by snow- and ice-related outages on Sunday.
As of 5:15pm on Monday January 6, approximately 17,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power. The most impacted counties include Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary, where local crews and partner contractors have been bolstered with ESB Networks teams from less impacted areas of the country.
With a Met Éireann low temperature warning in place for the rest of the week, the ESB anticipate power restoration will continue for a number of days in the worst affected areas. This is due to the hazardous weather conditions and challenges faced by their restoration teams when safely accessing fault sites on snow- and ice-covered roads and terrain.
In a statement the ESB said: "ESB Networks wishes to acknowledge the support of local authority teams, agricultural contractors, as well as Defence Forces personnel, who have been assisting us in accessing more challenging fault sites.
"We acknowledge the disruption to family and commercial life this causes and thank impacted customers, especially those who will remain without power over the coming days, for their patience as our crews work to safely restore power.
"Real-time information on power outages are continually being updated on www.PowerCheck.ie as damage assessments at each fault site are completed. We advise customers to sign up for our “Keep me Updated” service for power outages on www.PowerCheck.ie to receive SMS or email updates directly.
"An Important Public Safety Message: If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Note that some fallen wires may be under snow and not immediately visible. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999."