86 customers affected by power outages in Athy this morning

By Kim O'Leary

At least 86 residents and businesses in the Athy area are experiencing power outages due to a fault this morning.

According to ESB Networks, electricity supply to two parts of the wider Athy area between Fontstown and Kilmead have been cut by faults.

In a statement ESB Networks said: "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."

ESB Networks has said that a crew is currently at the scene to repair the fault and it has said that electricity supply in both locations should be restored by 12.30pm today.