Power cuts for Laois town in new broadband roll out

Mountmellick will see the rollout of full fibre broadband very soon as SIRO starts work to extend in in the Laois town.

Installation works will commence in Mountmellick in March and are expected to complete in May. SIRO says planned electricity outages will be required between the week of March 19 and the week of April 28 inclusive. The providers say these will be coordinated with ESB Networks.

The company told the Leinster Express / Laois Live impacted residents and businesses will be notified in advance of these outages, with SIRO and ESB Networks working closely to minimise disruption.

Areas that will be covered by the rollout include, but are not limited to:

• Willow Grove
• Grange Hall
• St Josephs Terrace
• Esker Gate
• Manor Grove
• Ash Grove
• Silverwood Kirwan Park
• Hawthorn Ave
• Twomey Terrace
• Pattisons Estate.

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Commenting on the expansion, John Keaney, SIRO Chief Executive Officer said: "Investing in Mountmellick is part of SIRO's commitment to delivering high-quality fibre broadband to towns across Ireland. Access to reliable, high-speed broadband is essential for supporting local businesses, enabling remote work, and improving quality of life. We are excited to bring our transformative fibre broadband to Mountmellick."

SIRO says high-speed, reliable broadband will be available to 1,940 premises, including homes and businesses in Mountmellick once Once the rollout is complete.

SIRO is a joint venture infrastucture system from ESB and Vodafone. Portlaoise was one of the first towns in Ireland to benefit from the broadband provided by SIRO.