Storm Eunice: Electricity power lost near Laois town

The Status Orange Wind Warning for Laois has ended, but over 100 homes are without power this lunchtime near a Laois town.

ESB Networks is working to repair a fault near Mountmellick, that has left 110 customers without power.

They say the fault was reported at 11.26am and should be restored by 3.15pm.

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