Number of Granard businesses closed as North Longford town hit by power outage

A number of Granard businesses are currently closed as parts of the North Longford town have been hit by a power outage.

According to the ESB PowerCheck website almost 500 customers, businesses and homes, are without electricity since 9am this morning. 

The estimated time for restoration of power is 4.30pm this afternoon (Thursday, May 30). 

ESB stated: "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."