Thousands in County Still Without Power After Overnight Breakdown

A major power breakdown in the ESB supply has left approximately 7,500 households and businesses in County Mayo without electricity today. The most heavily impacted area is Erris in North Mayo, where 10,000 customers have been without power since midnight last night.

ESB spokesperson informed Midwest News that the outage resulted from a significant issue that occurred at the Cumgill 110KV station at midnight. Repair crews have been working diligently throughout the night and continue their efforts today to fix the fault. The ESB hopes to have power restored to most affected areas by 4pm this afternoon.

While the towns of Belmullet, Bangor Erris, and Crossmolina are experiencing the greatest impact, approximately 200 households in the Ballyhaunis area are also without power. Restoration is estimated to take place by 1pm in Ballyhaunis. Additionally, power outages occurred in certain parts of Ardnaree in Ballina, but have since been resolved.

To stay updated on the progress of power restoration, the ESB spokesperson advises affected residents to regularly check the ESB powercheck website.

FAQs1. How many households and businesses are currently without electricity in County Mayo?

Approximately 7,500 households and businesses in County Mayo are currently without electricity following a major breakdown in the ESB power supply.

2. Which area in County Mayo is most heavily affected by the power outage?

The Erris area in North Mayo is the worst affected by the power outage, with 10,000 customers experiencing a supply interruption since midnight.

3. What caused the major power outage?

The outage was caused by a significant issue that occurred at the Cumgill 110KV station at midnight.

4. When is power restoration expected?

Repair crews have been working throughout the night and day to fix the fault. It is hoped that power will be restored to most areas by 4pm this afternoon. However, the estimated restoration time for the Ballyhaunis area is 1pm.

5. Where can affected residents check for updates?

Affected residents are advised to regularly check the ESB powercheck website for updates on the progress of power restoration.

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