Over 1,000 Laois homes and businesses without power

ESB Networks are working to restore the fault which happened shortly after 6pm

The ESB is working to restore electricity to over 1,000 homes and properties in Laois. 

The power went out for 1,129 customers in Rathdowney shortly after 6pm. 

ESB Networks estimate the fault with be fixed by around 7.15pm today. 

“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,” they said on the ESB Networks website.

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